Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-30

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D810A was unveiled 2 years after the K-30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D810A matches up vs the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D810A and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D810A Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D810A provides outer measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Nikon D810A vs Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D810A vs the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D810A and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D810A and K-30.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D810A having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D810A will offer you more detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher D810A will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.