Nikon D600 vs Pentax K20D

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD600K20D
      Predecessor ModelNikon D300S Pentax K10D
      Successor ModelNikon D610
      MSRPBody: $2099/ £1955.99 ; With 24-85mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR: $2699/£2443.99
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 24.0 mm23.4 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel15 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel14.6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      ProcessorEXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution6016 x 40164672 x 3104
      Other Resolutions4512 x 3008, 3936 x 2624, 3008 x 2008, 3008 x 1688, 2944 x 19683872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Manual
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 mired
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      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 VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)Natural-Bright-Matte II
      Optics Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.63x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      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 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.5 fps3.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain      		Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV
      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-700, or SB-400; 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 meteringPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      DxO Low Light ISO2980639
      DxO Color Depth25.122.9
      DxO Dynamic Range14.211.1
      DxO Overall Score9465
      Video Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional Wu-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Dimensions141 x 113 x 82 mm (5.55 x 4.45 x 3.23")142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76")
      Weight (inc. batteries)850 g (1.87 lb / 29.98 oz)800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.1 x 7 x 6.2"
      Package Weight5.05 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Battery PackEN-EL15D-LI50
      Battery Life900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D600 Pentax K20D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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