Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-x

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD5300K-x
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5200 Pentax K-m
      Successor ModelNikon D5500
      MSRP$799.95 / £729.99 (body only), $1399.99 (w/ 18-140mm F3.5-5.6 lens) / £829.99 (w/ 18-55mm F3.5-5.6)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.78 Megapixel12.97 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      ProcessorEXPEED 4PRIME
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004288 x 2848
      Other Resolutions4496 x 3000, 2992 x 20003936 x 2684, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, Better, Good
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto preset modes: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      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 VII screenNatural-Bright-Matte III
      Optics Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,037k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.57x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +1-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-planeElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps4.7 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10016.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using 2,016-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, SB-400 or SB-300; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot meteringP-TTL, high speed sync, wireless w PENTAX dedicated flash
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot shoe
      Exposure Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Metered Manual, Bulb (available in Metered Manual)
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±1.5 (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (available via programmable AF/AE-L button)
      DXO Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      DxO Low Light ISO1338811
      DxO Color Depth24.022.8
      DxO Dynamic Range13.912.5
      DxO Overall Score8372
      Video Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 1920 x 1080@30 fps, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
      20 min - 1920 x 1080@50/60 fps      		25 min
      Terminals Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 or WR-R10 Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F
      Physical Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Dimensions125 x 98 x 76 mm (4.92 x 3.86 x 2.99")123 x 92 x 68 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.35 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Battery PackEN-EL14,EN-EL14a4 x AA
      Battery Life600 shots1900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D5300 Pentax K-x
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 sec 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionFiber reinforced plastic polymer covers around a rugged stainless steel chassis
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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