Sony A6500 vs Pentax KP – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6500 vs Pentax KP. The A6500 is mirrorless, records 4K videos and has a better AF system, but it also costs more money.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A6500	Pentax KP
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	On/Off
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6016 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 819,200
Expanded ISO	51,200	None
AF Points	425	27
Cross-type AF Points	425 phase	25
Continuous Mode	11fps	7fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	0.95x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/24000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	231	28
RAW Buffer Size	110	8
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/180
Startup Time	1.3s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	390 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (D-LI109)
Weight	16.0 oz (453g)	24.7 oz (699g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2017

Sony A6500 Advantages:

• AF Points – 425 vs 27.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 7fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Touchscreen Support

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 28. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 8.

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6500 weighs 246g less.

• Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.

If you want a small, lightweight camera, the A6500 already wins. It’s got a better AF system, touchscreen, 4K video recording, tremendously better buffer sizes and shoots 11 vs 7fps. It’s more expensive, but if you need the features it’s worth it.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Pentax KP Advantages:

• AA Filter – You can turn it on and off.

• ISO – 819,200 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/24000 vs 1/4000.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/180 vs /160.
• Less Expensive – The KP body costs around $400 less

The Pentax has a cool feature that allows you to turn the AA filter effect on or off. The ISO is way higher which can be useful for astrophotography, and the shutter speed can reach higher as well. Other than that, the Pentax KP doesn’t offer any major advantages, but both cameras share a lot of similarities anyways.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.