Pentax K-5 vs Sony SLT A77
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Explore our gallery of 4 sample photos taken by the Pentax K-5.
Explore our gallery of 50 sample photos taken by the Sony SLT-A77.
competitors
Pentax K-5 Competitors
Pentax KP
Entry-level DSLR
$897 - $1,007 body only
$947 with 50mm lens
 | Has a flip-out screen |
 | Significantly higher true resolution |
 | Slower autofocus |
Nikon D7000
Entry-level DSLR
$1,275 with 18-200mm lens
 | Supports 24p |
 | Much more lenses available |
 | Much more shutter lag |
Pentax K-500
Entry-level DSLR
| Supports 24p |
 | Slightly lighter |
| Much more shutter lag |
Sony SLT-A77 Competitors
Sony SLT A77 II
Pro DSLR
$1,198 body only
$1,798 with 16-50mm lens
 | Much lower noise at high ISO |
 | More focus points |
 | No built-in GPS |
Sony Alpha A6000
Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
$444 - $448 body only
$525 - $548 with 16-50mm lens
| Much lower noise at high ISO |
 | Better image stabilization |
| Slower autofocus |
Sony SLT A58
Entry-level DSLR
$632 with 18-55mm lens
 | Smaller |
 | Slightly longer battery life |
 | Much smaller screen |
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Sony
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1- More focus points 19 vs 11
2- Continuous video focus
3- Slightly more cross-type focus points 11 vs 9
4- Supports 24p
5- Takes 3D photos
6- Video autofocus
7- Better maximum light sensitivity
These few points are indeed make the Sony A77 better than K5. As I had both camera + nikon D7000