| General | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | D2X | ist DS2 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon D1X | |
| Successor Model | Nikon D2Xs | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Format | DX | |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.84 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 800 | 200 - 3,200 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Other Resolutions | 3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424 | 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal, Basic | Normal, Fine, Superfine |
| Timelapse Recording |
| Focus | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Focusing Screen | B-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines |
| Optics | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Crop Factor | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Reflex Mirror | Instant-return type |
| Screen | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 235k dot | 210k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.86x | 0.95x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57x | 0.63x |
| Shutter | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 8.0 fps | 2.8 fps |
| Mirror Lock Up |
| Flash | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow | Auto On Off Red-eye reduction |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | SB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync |
| Exposure | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ||
| Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
| DXO | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 476 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 22.1 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.9 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 59 |
| Video | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Remote Control | IR or Wired |
| Environmental | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39") | 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz) | 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 4 x AA | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Nikon D2X | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 to 20 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy | |
| Optional Accessories | Wireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC AdaptorEH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash" card |
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