Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Announced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon Df versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the Df (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very similar but the Df (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Df was introduced 14 months later than the K-30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Df matches up versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Df and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Df Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Pentax K-30
Df | K-30 | |||
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Launched | December 2013 | October 2012 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Nikon Df
K-30 | Df |
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Common features in the Nikon Df and Pentax K-30
Df | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df offers exterior measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Df versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Df vs the K-30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Df and K-30 is 59 and 63 respectively.
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and K-30.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Df includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent Df should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Nikon Df | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Df | Pentax K-30 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-12-20 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 39 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 760 grams (1.68 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 89 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 3279 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1400 images | 410 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $2,747 | $525 |