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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
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot shoe)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentaprism)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 390
OTHER FEATURES Timelapse recording: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 24.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 315
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz)
CONNECTIVITY HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI with uncompressed 4K/30p output)
Summary
The Pentax KP highest resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels). The Pentax KP is produced with larger sensor compared to the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V: APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) versus 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is the most significant difference between these models because large sensor allows you to produce photos of the more professional quality. The Pentax KP offers a wider ISO range of 100-819200 than 125-12800 ISO range of the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. This ISO numbers allow the camera owner to produce good quality photos in dim light conditions. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V provides more focus points than the Pentax KP: 315 vs 27. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving object.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 921,000 dots of the Pentax KP screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The KP has a touch screen. The KP has better highest shutter speed - 1/6000 second.
The KP supports external flash. An external flash provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in low light and in bright light conditions when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Pentax KP battery life is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 390 shots with the KP and only 220 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V weighs 299g which is 404g less than the weight of the KP. The KP can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be useful if you like to travel, to be able to check the image metadata and see exactly where an image was produced.
Considering the above-mentioned differences the KP will be the best choice. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon