KFvs A7C II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the kf is the most affordable; only the kf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | KF (2022) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 643g (body only) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | KF | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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