Sony SLT-A77 II with Pentax K10D Overview
Let's compare Pentax K10D with Sony SLT-A77 II.
These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras.
Pentax K10D was released in 2006, and Sony A77 II in 2014.
SLT-A77 II is newer, which is a plus. K10D 8 years older.
The sensor resolution of SLT-A77 II is greater than that of K10D. The difference of 14 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (K10D), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony A77 II, the maximum ISO is greater by 24000.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Sony A77 II has a larger 3-inch Articulated screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
K10D has optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, and the SLT-A77 II doesn’t have.
Viewfinder SLT-A77 II has a higher resolution of 2359k dots, K10D has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax K10D has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
Pentax K10D has 12.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
K10D |
SLT-A77 II |
| Brand |
Pentax
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Sony
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| Model |
K10D |
SLT-A77 II |
| Announced |
December, 2006 |
May, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Mid-size SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
150 |
143 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Articulated |
| Screen Resolution |
210k pixels |
1229k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.64 |
0.73 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
79 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
15 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/8000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
12.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Auto, fill, rear sync, slow sync |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±3 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.7 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
369.0 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
10 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
3872 x 2592 |
6000 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO |
1600 |
25600 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
50 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
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MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
0 shots |
480 shots |
| Battery Type |
|
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
|
NP-FM500H |
| Physical |
| Weight |
793 g |
647 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
142 x 101 x 70 mm |
143 x 104 x 81 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/MMC/SDHC card |
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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