Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Pentax KP.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Nikon D610	Pentax KP
Megapixels	24.3	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame (FX)	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	None	On/Off
Image Resolution	6016 x 4016	6016 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes
Lens Mount	Nikon FX	Pentax K
ISO	100 - 6,400	100 - 819,200
Expanded ISO	50 - 25,600	None
AF Points	39	27
Cross-type AF Points	9	25
Continuous Mode	6fps	7fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optical
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x	0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/24000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	30	28
RAW Buffer Size	15	8
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	0.3s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	390 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (D-LI109)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	24.7 oz (699g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.0"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2017

Nikon D610 Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• AF Points – 39 vs 27.

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• Top LCD Display – When shooting in semi-auto/manual modes, you can quickly preview all of your settings.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• RAW Buffer Size – 15 vs 8.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs 1/180.

• Battery Life – 900 shots vs 390 shots.

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Pentax KP Advantages:

• AA Filter – You can turn it on and off.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Pentax KP has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO –  819,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Cross-type AF Points– 25 vs 9.

• Continuous mode – 7fps vs 6fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• LCD – It’s articulated.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Focus Peaking – Very useful for seeing if your subject is in focus (both photo and video).

• Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/24000 vs 1/4000.

• Built-in Wi-Fi

• Weight – The Pentax KP weighs 151g less.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.