Sony A7S II vs Pentax KP – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7S II vs Pentax KP.

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 A7S II	Pentax KP
Megapixels	12.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	On/Off
Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	6016 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony E	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 102,400	100 - 819,200
Expanded ISO	50 - 409,600	None
AF Points	169	27
Cross-type AF Points	169 phase	25
Continuous Mode	5fps	7fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	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	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/24000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	63	28
RAW Buffer Size	28	8
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/180
Startup Time	2.9s	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)	370 shots	390 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (D-LI109)
Weight	22.1 oz (627g)	24.7 oz (699g)
Size	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2017

Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AF Points – 169 vs 27.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available

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

• JPEG Buffer Size – 63 vs 28.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 8.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/180.

• Built-in NFC

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Pentax KP Advantages:

• Megapixels –  12.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Pentax KP is a much better choice.

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

• ISO – 819,200 vs 409,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Continuous mode – 7fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/24000 vs 1/8000.

• Built-in Flash

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.