Sony Alpha 6300 vs Pentax K-x

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 6300K-x
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-m
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400
      MSRP$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel12.97 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      ProcessorBIONZ XPRIME
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)3936 x 2684, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalanceAuto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
      Focus Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points42511
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenNatural-Bright-Matte III
      Optics Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.57x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps4.7 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
      Flash Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 10016.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLP-TTL, high speed sync, wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 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) ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      DxO Low Light ISO1437811
      DxO Color Depth24.422.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.712.5
      DxO Overall Score8572
      Video Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F
      Physical Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")123 x 92 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Battery PackNP-FW504 x AA
      Battery Life400 shots1900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K-x
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionFiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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