Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3
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![Nikon D610 front Nikon D610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-D610/Nikon-D610-front.jpg)
![Pentax K-3 front Pentax K-3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-3/Pentax-K-3-front.jpg)
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Announced October 2013
- Old Model is Nikon D600
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-3 II
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D610 (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is fairly close but the D610 (Full frame) and K-3 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.
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The D610 was unveiled 6 months prior to the K-3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D610 matches up vs the K-3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3. The full galleries are available at Nikon D610 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-3
D610 | K-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Nikon D610
K-3 | D610 | |||
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Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3
D610 | K-3 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.2" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 provides outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") having a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the D610 compared to the K-3.
![Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D610-vs-Pentax-K-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D610 and K-3 is 56 and 59 respectively.
![Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D610-vs-Pentax-K-3-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and K-3.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The D610 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler.
![Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D610-vs-Pentax-K-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D610-vs-Pentax-K-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Nikon D610 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D610 | Pentax K-3 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-10-08 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 3 | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 850g (1.87 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 94 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.4 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 2925 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 900 photos | 560 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Retail cost | $1,600 | $639 |