Sony Alpha 7C vs Pentax K-01

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 7CK-01
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7C II
      MSRP$1799 (body only), $2099 (w/28-60mm lens)US: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.3 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit8-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points69381
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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 7C Pentax K-01
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      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 7C Pentax K-01
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.59x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 223 Frames (JPEG) / 115 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Flash Range12.00 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 ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      DxO Low Light ISO34071135
      DxO Color Depth25.023.7
      DxO Dynamic Range14.712.9
      DxO Overall Score9579
      Video Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      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 USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.1
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone or Bluetooth) Optional IR
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Dimensions124 x 71 x 60 mm (4.88 x 2.8 x 2.36")122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")
      Weight (inc. batteries)509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.2 x 6.7 x 5"8.7 x 6 x 5.1"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Battery PackNP-FZ100D-LI90
      Battery Life740 shots540 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha 7C Pentax K-01
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 2 or 12 sec
      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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