Sony Alpha 9 II vs Pentax Optio RS1500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha 9 IIOptio RS1500
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 9
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 9 III
      MSRP$4500
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Sensor TypeStacked CMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.6 x 23.8 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels28.3 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,20080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800
      Photo Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions4288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing3 frames, H/L selectable
      Focus Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      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
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points6939
      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 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 110 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution1,440k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,686k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate
      Shutter Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps0.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 20 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 239 Frames (Raw) / 361 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Slow Sync.
      Rear Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Wireless
      Hi-speed sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range3.90 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      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)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      DxO Low Light ISO3434
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.0
      DxO Overall Score93
      Video Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 24/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601280 x 720
      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
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit13 hours
      Terminals Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      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 Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      1 x RJ45
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Dimensions129 x 96 x 76 mm (5.08 x 3.78 x 2.99")114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.6 x 6.1 x 5.6"
      Package Weight3.395 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Battery PackNP-FZ100D-LI92
      Battery Life690 shots260 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage97 MB
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 9 II Pentax Optio RS1500
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 framesYes (2 or 10 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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