Nikon D850 vs Pentax K10D
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1015g - 146 x 124 x 79mm
- Launched August 2017
- Previous Model is Nikon D810
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Announced December 2006
- Renewed by Pentax K20D
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Below is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D850 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D850 (46MP) and K10D (10MP) and the D850 (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe D850 was announced 10 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D850 scores versus the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D850 over the Pentax K10D
| D850 | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2017 |  | December 2006 | More recent by 131 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") |
| Display resolution | 2359k |  | 210k | Clearer display (+2149k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Nikon D850
| K10D | D850 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D850 and Pentax K10D
| D850 | K10D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon D850 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D850 offers physical dimensions of 146mm x 124mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D850 against the K10D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D850 and K10D is 54 and 59 respectively.
Nikon D850 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D850 and K10D.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D850 using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Nikon D850 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 36 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D850 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D850 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
| Nikon D850 | Pentax K10D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D850 | Pentax K10D |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-08-24 | 2006-12-15 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 5 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 3872 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 32 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 153 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 2,359k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
| Flash options | Front-curtain sync (normal), Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1015g (2.24 pounds) | 793g (1.75 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 146 x 124 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.9" x 3.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 100 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light score | 2660 | 522 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1840 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL15a | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) + XQD | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
| Card slots | 2 | One |
| Retail pricing | $2,997 | $700 |