Nikon D810A vs Pentax KP
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 880g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
- Released February 2015
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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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The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D810A versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D810A (36MP) and KP (24MP) and the D810A (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
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Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D810A grades versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D810A over the Pentax KP
| D810A | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D810A
| KP | D810A | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2017 |  | February 2015 | Newer by 23 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon D810A and Pentax KP
| D810A | KP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D810A vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D810A has outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs) while the Pentax KP has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the D810A compared to the KP.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810A and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.
Nikon D810A vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D810A and KP.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D810A featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D810A will give greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D810A is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D810A vs Pentax KP Specifications
| Nikon D810A | Pentax KP | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D810A | Pentax KP |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2017-01-26 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXPEED 4 | PRIME IV |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 819200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 27 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 880 grams (1.94 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
| 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 rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1200 shots | 390 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
| Storage slots | Two | One |
| Cost at release | $3,800 | $747 |
