Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-x
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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
- Launched February 2014
- Previous Model is Nikon D5200
- New Model is Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Revealed December 2009
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Here is a extensive review of the Nikon D5300 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D5300 was unveiled 4 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D5300 scores vs the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Pentax K-x
| D5300 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | December 2009 | Fresher by 51 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Nikon D5300
| K-x | D5300 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Pentax K-x
| D5300 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither contains Touch display |
Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D5300 vs the K-x.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D5300 and K-x is 68 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and K-x.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D5300 to produce more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D5300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Nikon D5300 | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D5300 | Pentax K-x |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2014-02-12 | 2009-12-23 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 4 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 480 gr (1.06 lbs) | 580 gr (1.28 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 83 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.0 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 1338 | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 600 images | 1900 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $429 | $600 |