Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800 was launched 4 months prior to the K-30 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the D800 matches up vs the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D800 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D800 against the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D800 and K-30 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and K-30.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D800 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D800 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.