Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-3 III

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon D810A and Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and K-3 III (26MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and K-3 III (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The D810A was unveiled 7 years before the K-3 III which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D810A matches up against the K-3 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D810A & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D810A Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D810A offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the D810A versus the K-3 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D810A and K-3 III is 55 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and K-3 III.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D810A using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon D810A will offer greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D810A is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.