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Predecessor: |
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Pentax K-1
K-1 vs K-1 II
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Successor: |
Sony NEX-3N
NEX-3 vs NEX-3N
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Model Number: |
NEX-3 |
K-1 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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K-1 Mark II |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1799.95 |
Street Price: |
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$1,696.95 |
Date Available: |
2010-07-15 |
2018-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
18.0 oz
(511 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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35.6 oz
(1,010 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.6 x
2.5 x
1.3 in.
(117 x
63 x
33 mm)
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5.4 x
4.3 x
3.4 in.
(137 x
110 x
86 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
14.2 |
36.4 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.16 microns |
4.88 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.5x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
68 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.1 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
830 |
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Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576
(11.8 MP,
16:9), 3344 x 2224
(7.4 MP,
3:2), 3344 x 1872
(6.3 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 2288 x 1280
(2.9 MP,
Other) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5760 x 3840
(22.1 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 4800 x 3200
(15.4 MP,
3:2), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.7 |
4.6 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony E |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
27 -
83mm
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28 -
105mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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28 -
105mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.75x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (T) |
f/3.5 - 22(W) to f/5.6 - 32(T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
49.0mm |
62.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 10x Precision digital zoom with prime lens attached |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection |
TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
(Optional FDA-SV1 optical viewfinder available with 16mm FOV) |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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1,036,800 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
13.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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819200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200-1600), 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom |
Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-segment (49 segments), Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off); Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
36.2 megapixels |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction |
P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Bundled flash has GN of 7m/ISO 100 |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Smart Accessory Terminal (flash is detachable) |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.77 |
0.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.77 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
17 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.38 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.7 |
4.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
38 |
77 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.6 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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4.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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13 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.44 seconds |
0.10 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.44 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.328 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.087 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.115 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Live View Prefocused shutter lag with e-shutter = 0.670s |
Startup Time: |
1.0 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.4 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.8 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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670 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PMB (Picture Motion Browser) 4.3.01 Image Data Converter SR 3.1 Image Data Lightbox SR |
Software CD-ROM S-SW171 includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.1.3 or later |
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Notes & Features: |
Available in black, silver or red. |
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