Nikon D810A vs Pentax KP

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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The D810A was manufactured 23 months earlier than the KP making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D810A & Pentax KP. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D810A Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

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.

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.