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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100-819200
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/6000 sec
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 24.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,440,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 315
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 400
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI)
Summary
The KP maximum resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV highest resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The KP is equipped with bigger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is very significant difference between these models because large sensor lets the photographer to capture pictures of the more professional quality. The KP has a wider ISO range of 100-819200 in compare with 100-12800 ISO range of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. Such ISO range let you to capture better pictures in more difficult situations. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV offers more focus points in compare with the KP: 315 vs 27. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock while following a moving subject.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,440,000 in compare to 921,000 dots of the KP screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing images on your camera. The KP offers better fastest shutter speed - 1/6000 second.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV battery life is better in compare to the KP battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 400 shots with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and only 390 with the KP. The KP weighs 703g that is 392g less than the weight of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The KP can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be useful if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to go into the picture metadata and find out exactly where a photo was produced.
The Pentax KP has 10 advantages and the Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV only 6 so the KP becomes the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon