Sony A77 II vs Pentax KP – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A77 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.

	A77 II	Pentax KP
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	Yes - 5-Axis	Yes
Lens Mount	Sony A	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 819,200
Expanded ISO	50 - 51,200	None
AF Points	79	27
Cross-type AF Points	15 cross-type	25
Continuous Mode	12fps	7fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,229,760 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.09x	0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/24p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p)
	1440x1080 (30p)	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	1/8000	1/24000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	26	28
RAW Buffer Size	28	8
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/180
Startup Time	0.8s	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)	480 shots	390 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FM500H)	Yes (D-LI109)
Weight	22.8 oz (647g)	24.7 oz (699g)
Size	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2014	2017

 
Sony A77 II Advantages:

• AF Points – 79 vs 27.

• Continuous mode – 12fps vs 7fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

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

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• RAW Buffer Size – 28 vs 8.

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

• Built-in NFC

• Battery Life – 480 shots vs 390 shots.

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 1/8000.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.