Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-r

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Specifications

General	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Model	D2X	K-r
Predecessor Model	Nikon D1X
Successor Model	Nikon D2Xs
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	DX
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	23.7 x 15.7 mm	23.6 x 15.8 mm
Total Pixels	12.84 Megapixel	13 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	12.4 Megapixel	12 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 800	200 - 12,800
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 3,200	100 - 25,600

Photo	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Processor		PRIME II
Max Image Resolution	4288 x 2848	4288 x 2848
Other Resolutions	3216 x 2136, 2144 x 1424	3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
Image Aspect Ratios	3:2	3:2
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, Normal, Basic	Good, Better, Best
Bit Depth		8-Bit
Timelapse Recording

Focus	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous	Multi-area Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Number of Focus Points		11
Number of Cross-type Focus Points		9
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 K-r
Lens Mount	Nikon F	Pentax K_AF2
Crop Factor	1.5x	1.5x
Image Stabilization		Sensor Shift
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Instant-return type

Screen	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Screen Type	Fixed	Fixed
Screen Technology		TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	2.5"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	235k dot	921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	96%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.86x	0.85x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.57x	0.57x

Shutter	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
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	1/6000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	6.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up

Flash	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Red-Eye Slow	Auto Red-eye Reduction Slow-speed Sync Trailing Curtain Sync High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Flash Range		12.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec	1/180 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
External Flash Connection		Hot Shoe, Wireless

Exposure	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Exposure Metering Modes		Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing		±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button

DXO	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
DxO Low Light ISO	476	755
DxO Color Depth	22.1	22.9
DxO Dynamic Range	10.9	12.4
DxO Overall Score	59	72

Video	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Video Formats		Motion JPEG
Max Video Resolution		1280 x 720
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit		25 min

Terminals	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output
Built-in Microphone		Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control		Optional IR

Environmental	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Environmental Sealing

Physical	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Dimensions	158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")	125 x 97 x 68 mm (4.92 x 3.82 x 2.68")
Weight (inc. batteries)	1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)	598 g (1.32 lb / 21.09 oz)

Power and Storage	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
Battery Pack		D-LI109 4 x AA
Battery Life		470 shots
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDrive	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Nikon D2X	Pentax K-r
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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