Sony A6000 vs Pentax K-3 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A6000 vs Pentax K-3 II.

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 A6000	Pentax K-3 II
Megapixels	24.3	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	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Pentax K
ISO	100 -25,600	100 - 51,200
Expanded ISO	51,200	None
AF Points	179	27
Cross-type AF Points	179 phase	25
Continuous Mode	11fps	8fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	921,600 dots	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	EVF (1.44M)	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.07x	0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/24p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p)
		1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	No	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	47	60
RAW Buffer Size	22	22
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/160	1/180
Startup Time	2.2s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	No
Built-in GPS	No	Yes
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	360 shots	720 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (D-LI90)
Weight	12.1 oz (344g)	27.07 oz (785g)
Size	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2015

Sony A6000 Advantages:

• AF Points – 179 vs 27.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 8fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Built-in Flash

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Built-in NFC

• Weight – The Sony A6000 weighs 441g less.

• Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

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Pentax K-3 II Advantages:

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

• Body Image Stabilization – The Pentax K-3 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 60 vs 47.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/180 vs 1/160.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Battery Life – 720 shots vs 360 shots.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.