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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Replaced the Nikon D600
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Released December 2009
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-x, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K-x (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

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The D610 was released 3 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D610 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the D610 scores versus the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-x

 D610 K-x 
ReleasedOctober 2013December 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Nikon D610

 K-x D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-x

 D610 K-x 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D610 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has specifications 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 ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D610 and the K-x.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the D610 and K-x is 56 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D610 and K-x.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D610 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D610 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern D610 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-x Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D610 Street photography info
Pentax K-x Street photography info
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
71
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D610
Travel photography with Pentax K-x
66
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
54
better than average battery life (1,900 CIPA)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
61
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (1,900 shots)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D610
Vlogging with Pentax K-x
30
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-x
 Nikon D610Pentax K-x
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D610 Pentax K-x
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-10-08 2009-12-23
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850 grams (1.87 pounds) 580 grams (1.28 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 72
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 12.5
DXO Low light score 2925 811
Other
Battery life 900 pictures 1900 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,600 $600