Sony A77 II vs Pentax K-70

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Sony A77 II vs Pentax K-70

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 102,400

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Differences

Sony A77 II advantages over Pentax K-70

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More cross-type AF points
15 vs 9
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More AF points
79 vs 11
More AF points improve autofocus
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.5 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 6.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
28 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Pentax K-70 advantages over Sony A77 II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$797 vs $1798
Save money for lenses or accessories
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
More telephoto lens reach
203 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Newer
3 years vs 5 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
47 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality, especially lower ISOs; Improved high ISO performance when using RAW; Very good dynamic range; High-resolution images; Very fast single-shot autofocus; 12fps burst mode with C-AF; Good value for its class.
Lackluster continuous AF performance; Strong NR processing in high ISO JPEGs; Sluggish buffer clearing; Short battery life compared to most DSLRs; Joystick control easy to press accidentally.
Read our Sony A77 II Review

Huge bang for the buck; Great image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Fast autofocus; Good burst frame rate with deep buffer; Pentaprism viewfinder; Twin control dials; Articulated LCD; Comprehensive weather-sealing and freeze-proofing; Unbelievable wealth of rare to unique (yet very useful) features
Wi-Fi wireless communication is slow, clumsy and unintuitive; Video autofocus is prone to hunting or racking focus; Slow buffer clearing; Rather heavy for an entry-level DSLR; Autofocus and metering systems are a bit dated; Below average battery life
Read our Pentax K-70 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Sony A77 II

Nikon D7100

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$899
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7100

Pentax K-70

Nikon D7100

$547
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Canon 7D Mark II

Sony A77 II

Canon 7D Mark II

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$1399
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 7D Mark II

Pentax K-70

Canon 7D Mark II

$547
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1399
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 7D Mark II

Compared to Canon T6s

Sony A77 II

Canon T6s

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$649
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon T6s

Pentax K-70

Canon T6s

$547
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon T6s

Compared to Nikon D7200

Sony A77 II

Nikon D7200

$1198
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1097
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A77 II vs Nikon D7200

Pentax K-70

Nikon D7200

$547
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1097
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Canon 77D

Sony A77 II

Canon 77D

$1198
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A77 II vs Canon 77D

Pentax K-70

Canon 77D

$547
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-70 vs Canon 77D

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