Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Canon EOS R R1 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
The Pentax K-3 Mark III and Sony A7 V receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise the K-3 III as a worthy upgrade within the Pentax ecosystem, highlighting its improved autofocus, quieter shutter, and excellent image quality. The Sony A7 V is lauded for its fast shooting, advanced autofocus, and strong video features, with many calling it a powerful full-frame hybrid. A few minor cons include the lack of a built-in flash on the K-3 III and the absence of pre-capture on earlier Sony models, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Improved autofocus speed and accuracy
- Quieter shutter
- Customizable controls
- Good value for money
Cons
- No built-in flash (K-3 III)
- No GPS (K-3 III)
- No tilt screen (K-3 III)
- Mode lock easily bumped (K-3 III)
- No pre-capture on earlier Sony models
Canon EOS R R1 Black 2024
The Canon EOS R1 is highly praised by professional sports photographers for its exceptional autofocus, image quality, and rugged build. Many users upgraded from the 1DX Mark III and find the R1 a worthy successor, though some note the 24MP resolution is a point of contention for those who prefer higher megapixel counts. Overall, it delivers outstanding performance for action photography, with reliable handling and compatibility with EF lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus performance
- Superior image quality and sharpness
- Rugged and reliable build
- Excellent low-light capabilities
- Fast frame rate for sports
Cons
- 24MP resolution criticized by some
- Poor customer service experience
- Lack of camera shops in some areas
- Not a huge upgrade from 1DX Mark III for some
Scores
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Canon EOS R R1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.700000762939453 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | SAFOX 13 | DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | PhotoPhase Detection: 4897VideoPhase Detection: 4067 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/64000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg★ | 0.92 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
Canon EOS R R1 Black 2024
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 8 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.