Sony Alpha 6400 vs Pentax K-30

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 6400K-30
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6300
      Successor ModelPentax K-50
      MSRP$900 (body only), $1000 (w/16-50mm lens), $1300 (w/18-135 lens)Body: US $849.95, with 18-55mm kit lens: $899.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      ProcessorBIONZ XPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points42511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 6400 Pentax K-30
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.61x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 46 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesOff
      auto
      on
      slow sync
      rear sync
      redeye reduction
      wireless
      hi-speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye,Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+ Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 10012.00 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 ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, WirelessHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 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) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      DxO Low Light ISO14311129
      DxO Color Depth24.023.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.613.0
      DxO Overall Score8379
      Video Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-SMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 60 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.36")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.1 x 6.1 x 4.6"8.4 x 6.4 x 4.9"
      Package Weight1.535 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Battery PackNP-FW50D-LI109
      4 x AA
      Battery Life410 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 6400 Pentax K-30
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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