Sony Alpha 6300 vs Pentax K-1 Mark II

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 6300K-1 Mark II
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-1
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400
      MSRP$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)$1999/£1799 (body only), $2399 (w/FA 28-105mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel36.77 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel36.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 819,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      ProcessorBIONZ XPRIME IV
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40007360 x 4912
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Fluorescent (White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points42533
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF4
      Crop Factor1.5x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm20.6 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-3.5 to +1.2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps4.4 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 44 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps
      Up to 6 fps
      Up to 3 fps
      Up to 4.4 fps at 36 MP for up to 17 Frames (Raw) / 70 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 36 MP for up to 20 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 0.7 fps at 36 MP for up to 100 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6.4 fps at 15 MP for up to 50 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 15 MP for up to 70 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 1 fps at 15 MP for up to 100 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Auto Flash Discharge
      Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Flash On + Red-eye Reduction
      Slow-speed Sync
      Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye
      P-TTL
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Contrast-control-sync
      High-speed sync
      Wireless sync
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-2 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lockbutton type (timer type: two times the meter operating time set in custom setting); continuous as long as the shutter button is halfway pressed
      DXO Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      DxO Low Light ISO1437
      DxO Color Depth24.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Proprietary Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone wired, wireless, or smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")137 x 110 x 86 mm (5.39 x 4.33 x 3.39")
      Weight (inc. batteries)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)1010 g (2.23 lb / 35.63 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"8.8 x 6.9 x 4.55"
      Package Weight1.7 lb3.805 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Battery PackNP-FW50D-LI90
      Battery Life400 shots670 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-1 Mark II
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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