Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II – Comparison

Let’s compare the Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-3 II.

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 K-3 II
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 - 51,200
Expanded ISO	50 - 25,600	None
AF Points	39	27
Cross-type AF Points	9	25
Continuous Mode	6fps	8fps
LCD	3.2" - Fixed	3.2" - Fixed
LCD Resolution	921,000 dots	1,036,800 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
Memory Card Type	SD + SD	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	Yes	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/8000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	30	60
RAW Buffer Size	15	22
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/180
Startup Time	0.3s	1.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	No	No
Built-in GPS	No	Yes
Built- in NFC	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	900 shots	720 shots
Battery Included	Yes (EN-EL15)	Yes (D-LI90)
Weight	30.0 oz (850g)	27.07 oz (785g)
Size	5.6 x 4.4 x 3.2"	5.2 x 4.0 x 3.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2013	2015

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.

• Built-in Flash

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

• Battery Life – 900 shots vs 720 shots.

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Pentax K-3 II Advantages:

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

• Body Image Stabilization – The Pentax K-3 II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO –  51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• Continuous mode – 8fps vs 6fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• Cross-type AF Points– 25 vs 9.

• 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 – 1/8000 vs 1/4000.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 60 vs 30.

• RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 15.

• Built-in GPS

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.