Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
Nikon D810A
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released February 2015
Pentax K-1 II
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(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Previous Model is Pentax K-1
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D810A (36MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).
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Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the D810A scores against the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D810A & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Pentax K-1 II
| D810A | K-1 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1037k | Clearer screen (+192k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Nikon D810A
| K-1 II | D810A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2018 |  | February 2015 | Newer by 36 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-1 II
| D810A | K-1 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810A enjoys exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D810A compared to the K-1 II.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D810A and K-1 II is 55 and 55 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D810A and K-1 II.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged D810A is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D810A Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Nikon D810A Street photography features
Pentax K-1 II Street photography features
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Nikon D810A Sports photography features
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (4.4 frames per second)
not so great battery power (670 CIPA)
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Nikon D810A Travel photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count great (36 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
weather proofing
amazing sensor resolution (36 megapixels)
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D810A as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
megapixel count great (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (670 per charge)
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Nikon D810A Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging highlights
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D810A | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2018-02-22 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXPEED 4 | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 51 | 33 |
| Cross focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF4 |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,229k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | 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 |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Built-in |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 880 gr (1.94 lb) | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) |
| Dimensions | 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 shots | 670 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Cost at launch | $3,800 | $1,737 |