Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Launched March 2015
- Superseded the Nikon D7100
- Replacement is Nikon D7500
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Successor is Pentax K-3 II
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the K-3 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D7200 was revealed 11 months later than the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the D7200 grades vs the K-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Pentax K-3. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-3
D7200 | K-3 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | April 2014 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Nikon D7200
K-3 | D7200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3
D7200 | K-3 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 offers external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D7200 and the K-3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D7200 and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7200 and K-3.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher D7200 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-03-02 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4 | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 grams (1.69 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 pictures | 560 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Two |
Launch price | $1,100 | $639 |