Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 vs Pentax K-70

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A290K-70
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230
      Successor ModelPentax KF
      MSRP$649/£559 (body only), £799 (w/18-135mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels14.9 Megapixel24.78 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 102,400
      Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      ProcessorBIONZPRIME MII
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30566000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 12804608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, CustomPresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points911
      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
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute MatteNatural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Lens MountSony APentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.63x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint20.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-run focal plane (electronic when using Pixel Shift Resolution)
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6 fps at 24 MP for up to 40 Frames (JPEG) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 100 Frames (JPEG) / 16 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      High Speed Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Wireless      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      flash on
      flash + redeye reduction
      slow sync
      trailing curtain sync
      manual
      Flash Range10.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSony TTl Dedicated Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, ManualAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +22 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots )
      Exposure LockCan be assigned to the AF/AE-L button
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      DxO Low Light ISO615
      DxO Color Depth22.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.5
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Internal Recording ModesNoMOV/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Type D
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating: 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Dimensions128 x 97 x 86 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 3.39")126 x 93 x 74 mm (4.94 x 3.66 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)549 g (1.21 lb / 19.37 oz)688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.35 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight2.81 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Battery PackNP-FH50D-LI109
      Battery Life290 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 Pentax K-70
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 secs, continuous
      Astro Tracer feature for Astrophotography
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount


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