Sony Alpha 7 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 7 IIK-5 IIs
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 Pentax K-5 II
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 III
      MSRP$1699 body only $1999 with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6Body Only: $1,199.95, Kit with 18-55mm WR lens: $1,349.95, Kit with 18-135mm WR lens : $1,549.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,20080 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      ProcessorBIONZ XPRIME II
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 20003936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardGood, Better, Best, Premium
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      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 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points11711
      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 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.61x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 Frames
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 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 (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      DxO Low Light ISO24491208
      DxO Color Depth24.923.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.614.1
      DxO Overall Score9082
      Video Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4
      1440 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [12 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [3 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      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 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 Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.1 x 5.5"8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.365 lb3.75 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Battery PackNP-FW50D-LI90
      Battery Life350 shots980 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 7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 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
      Electronic Level Gauge


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