Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon D7100
- Updated by Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-3
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the K-3 II (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D7200 was unveiled within a month of the K-3 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D7200 matches up vs the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7200 & Pentax K-3 II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-3 II
D7200 | K-3 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1229k | 1037k | Sharper screen (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Nikon D7200
K-3 II | D7200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-3 II
D7200 | K-3 II | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | April 2015 | Same age | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equal screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D7200 enjoys exterior measurements of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D7200 versus Pentax K-3 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D7200 and the K-3 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D7200 and K-3 II is 59 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7200 and K-3 II.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-3 II |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per second | 8.3 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
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 Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
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 All around score | 87 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 images | 720 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Price at launch | $1,100 | $829 |