Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- 1280 x 720 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 703g - 132 x 103 x 77mm
- Announced October 2008
- Replaced the Nikon D80
- Updated by Nikon D7000
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced October 2009
- New Model is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D90 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D90 was released 11 months earlier than the K-7 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D90 matches up vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D90 over the Pentax K-7
| D90 | K-7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D90
| K-7 | D90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2009 |  | October 2008 | More recent by 11 months |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D90 and Pentax K-7
| D90 | K-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D90 has exterior measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D90 versus the K-7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D90 and K-7 is 60 and 60 respectively.
Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D90 and K-7.
Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-7 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older D90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
| Nikon D90 | Pentax K-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D90 | Pentax K-7 |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2008-10-13 | 2009-10-02 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4672 x 3104 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 2000 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 17.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps), 320 x 216 (24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 703g (1.55 lb) | 750g (1.65 lb) |
| Dimensions | 132 x 103 x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 73 | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 977 | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 850 photos | 980 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL3e | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $1,199 | $599 |
