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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D600
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Replacement is Pentax K-50
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D610 versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D610 was released 12 months later than the K-30 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the D610 scores against the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-30

 D610 K-30 
RevealedOctober 2013October 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Nikon D610

 K-30 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-30

 D610 K-30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D610 features exterior 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-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D610 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D610 compared to the K-30.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and K-30 is 56 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D610 and K-30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D610 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D610 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger D610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography information
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D610
Street photography with Pentax K-30
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 Sports photography details
Pentax K-30 Sports photography details
70
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 fps)
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography info
Pentax K-30 Travel photography info
66
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
60
weather proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D610 Vlogging features
Pentax K-30 Vlogging features
30
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-30
 Nikon D610Pentax K-30
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D610 Pentax K-30
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-10-08 2012-10-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 94 79
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 13.0
DXO Low light score 2925 1129
Other
Battery life 900 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two 1
Cost at launch $1,600 $525