Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Announced April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
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Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the D2Xs (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D2Xs (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D2Xs was introduced 8 years before the 645Z which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D2Xs matches up vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2Xs & Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D2Xs Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2Xs over the Pentax 645Z
| D2Xs | 645Z |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D2Xs
| 645Z | D2Xs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | June 2006 | More modern by 95 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 235k | Sharper display (+802k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D2Xs and Pentax 645Z
| D2Xs | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Xs offers external measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D2Xs vs the 645Z.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2Xs and 645Z is 51 and 49 respectively.
Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D2Xs and 645Z.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2Xs using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide more detail using its extra 39MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged D2Xs will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
| Nikon D2Xs | Pentax 645Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D2Xs | Pentax 645Z |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2006-06-01 | 2014-04-15 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | PRIME III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Medium format |
| Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 8256 x 6192 |
| Max native ISO | 800 | 204800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 27 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Screen resolution | 235k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/125s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1200g (2.65 pounds) | 1550g (3.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 59 | 101 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 489 | 4505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 650 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Storage slots | Single | 2 |
| Launch cost | $3,999 | $5,024 |