Sony NEX-5N vs Pentax K-3

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelNEX-5NK-3
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-5
      Successor ModelSony NEX-5R Pentax K-3 Mark II
      MSRP$1299 / £1099 body only, $1699 / £1449 with 18-135 WR lens, $1599 / £1399 for limited edition silver body
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels16.7 Megapixel24.71 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel23.35 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      ProcessorBIONZPRIME III
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32646016 x 4000
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764608 x 3072, 3072 x 2048, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardBest, better, good
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual FocusContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2527
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points025
      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 NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Lens MountSony EPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution920k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps8.3 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Fill-in
      Auto
      on
      off
      red-eye
      slow sync
      slow sync + red-eye
      trailing curtain sync
      high speed
      wireless
      manual
      Flash Range12.00 m13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietaryHot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless
      Exposure Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      DxO Low Light ISO10791216
      DxO Color Depth23.623.7
      DxO Dynamic Range12.713.4
      DxO Overall Score7780
      Video Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible Optional
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control by optional RMT-DSLR1) optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Dimensions111 x 59 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.32 x 1.5")131 x 100 x 77 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 3.03")
      Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.4 x 5.5 x 3.9"8.3 x 6.4 x 3.7"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Battery PackNPFW50D-LI90
      Battery Life460 shots560 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony NEX-5N Pentax K-3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10sec 3 images 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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