Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Announced June 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D700
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Announced January 2017
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Below is a detailed overview of the Nikon D800E versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and KP (24MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D800E was unveiled 5 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D800E grades versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax KP
| D800E | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D800E
| KP | D800E | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2017 |  | June 2012 | More recent by 56 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax KP
| D800E | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D800E and the KP.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D800E and KP is 54 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D800E and KP.
Clearly, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D800E using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will provide you with greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D800E will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Nikon D800E | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D800E | Pentax KP |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-06-11 | 2017-01-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 3 | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 900 grams (1.98 lbs) | 703 grams (1.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 96 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2979 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 photographs | 390 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI109 |
| 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 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | Two | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $2,389 | $747 |