Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and K10D (10MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe D800E was introduced 5 years after the K10D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D800E matches up versus the K10D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D800E Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax K10D
| D800E | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2012 |  | December 2006 | Newer by 67 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D800E
| K10D | D800E |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax K10D
| D800E | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E provides exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D800E vs the K10D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and K10D is 54 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and K10D.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D800E using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D800E will produce more detail using its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent D800E will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K10D Specifications
| Nikon D800E | Pentax K10D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D800E | Pentax K10D |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2012-06-11 | 2006-12-15 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 900g (1.98 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 96 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.6 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.3 | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2979 | 522 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Retail cost | $2,389 | $700 |