Sony Alpha 6300 vs Pentax K10D

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 6300K10D
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400 Pentax K20D
      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 K10D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40003872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Focus Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      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
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      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
      Optics Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution922k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.63x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps3.0 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 K10D
      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
      Auto Red Eye
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 100
      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 SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram AE, Green, ISO Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter & Aperture Priority AE, Metered Manual, Auto Exposure Lock
      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) ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure LockAuto Exposure Lock: Available
      Depth of Field Preview: Via viewfinder or LCD;
      DXO Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      DxO Low Light ISO1437522
      DxO Color Depth24.422.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.711.6
      DxO Overall Score8566
      Video Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone IR (optional)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)793 g (1.75 lb / 27.97 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"
      Package Weight1.7 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Battery PackNP-FW50
      Battery Life400 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Sony Alpha 6300 Pentax K10D
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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