Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-30

Below, we are looking at the Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and K-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7100 was unveiled 6 months later than the K-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D7100 grades against the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7100 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7100 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7100 enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D7100 compared to the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D7100 and K-30 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D7100 and K-30.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D7100 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.