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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Pentax KP vs Sony A99 Specs |
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KP
All specs: Main page for KP |
A99
All specs: Main page for A99 |
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KP vs A99 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats: Advantage: Sony A99 |
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KP vs A99: Viewfinder KP has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.59x and covers 100% of view field. A99 has an electronic viewfinder with resolution 2.36 megapixel, it’s magnification is 0.71x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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KP (0.59x) |
A99 (0.71x) |
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Better choice: Sony A99 |
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Pentax KP VS Sony A99 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Pentax KP a better choice |
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KP |
A99 |
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| Sensor cleaning (3) | ||
| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 7 | 6 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 27 | 19 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 819200 ISO | 100 – 25600 ISO |
| Built-in flash (2) | ||
| Weighs less (2) | 643g (20.7 oz.) |
733g (23.6 oz.) |
| More portable (2) | 1009cm³ (64 cu.in.) |
1291cm³ (81 cu.in.) |
| WiFi (2) | ||
| Environmental sealing (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the KP are built-in automatic sensor cleaning, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Pentax are the larger sensitivity, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the A99. Another advantage over the A99: the more compact size, the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. The KP scores 23 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Sony A99 |
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KP |
A99 |
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| Larger sensor (5) | APS-C | Full frame |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 40 | 45 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 0.92 | 1.23 |
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 420 | 500 |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the A99 are the larger sensor, the larger selection of lenses and that the display has a higher resolution. A nice touch is that the battery has more stamina. Yields 13 points for the A99. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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KP |
A99 |
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| Resolution (megapixel) | 24.30 | 24.30 |
| Image stabilizer | ||
| Articulated screen | ||
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| External microphone | ||
| Pentax KP VS Sony A99 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the KP and A99 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Pentax KP |
Sony A99 |
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23
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13
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We recommend Pentax KP as better choice. |
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