Nikon D4s vs Pentax K-30

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD4sK-30
      Predecessor ModelNikon D4
      Successor ModelNikon D5 Pentax K-50
      MSRPUS: $6499.95, UK: £5,199.99Body: US $849.95, with 18-55mm kit lens: $899.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36.0 x 23.9 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 409,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      ProcessorEXPEED 4PRIME M
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32804928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 10644224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios5:4, 3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2-9 exposures in 1, 2, or 3EV increments
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High 2
      Extra High 1
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames
      Focus Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points5111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points159
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness and color adjustmentTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.61x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint18 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Depth-of-field previewWhen Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)
      Shutter Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps6.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto FP high-speed sync
      front-curtain
      rear-curtain
      redeye reduction
      redeye reduction w/slow sync
      slow rear-curtain sync
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye,Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+ Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, SB-300 or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector
      DXO Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      DxO Low Light ISO30741129
      DxO Color Depth24.423.7
      DxO Dynamic Range13.313.0
      DxO Overall Score8979
      Video Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optioanal WT-5A or WT-4A transmitters Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control wired or wireless optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Dimensions160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1350 g (2.98 lb / 47.62 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.4 x 6.4 x 4.9"
      Power and Storage Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Battery PackEN-EL18aD-LI109
      4 x AA
      Battery Life3020 shots410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D4s Pentax K-30
      Self Timer 2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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