Nikon D810 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released June 2014
- Succeeded the Nikon D800
- Replacement is Nikon D850
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Revealed August 2005
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Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D810 and Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and ist DS2 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
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Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D810 grades against the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Pentax ist DS2
| D810 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2014 |  | August 2005 | More modern by 108 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+1019k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Nikon D810
| ist DS2 | D810 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D810 and Pentax ist DS2
| D810 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Nikon D810 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810 features external dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D810 vs the ist DS2.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D810 and ist DS2 is 54 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D810 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D810 and ist DS2.
Plainly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D810 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D810 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D810 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Nikon D810 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D810 | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2014-06-26 | 2005-08-22 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXPEED 4 | - |
| 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 | 6 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 200 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 32 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 2.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD (WRGB) | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 980 gr (2.16 pounds) | 605 gr (1.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 97 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.7 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 2853 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 photographs | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Pricing at release | $1,999 | - |