Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax KP

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Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax KP

APS-C 372.1mm²
12.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D2Xs Review.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax KP Review.
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Succeeded by the Nikon D3X
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Differences

Nikon D2Xs advantages over Pentax KP

Bigger pixels
~ 5.53 vs 3.91 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 1.4 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1150 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility

Pentax KP advantages over Nikon D2Xs

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
699g vs 1070g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More viewfinder magnification
0.63x vs 0.56x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
24.3 vs 12.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.3 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
35 vs 20 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/24000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
HDMI out
Neither provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5500

Nikon D2Xs

Nikon D5500

$4300
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$697
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D5500

Pentax KP

Nikon D5500

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$697
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5500

Compared to Pentax K-3 II

Nikon D2Xs

Pentax K-3 II

$4300
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$830
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D2Xs vs Pentax K-3 II

Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 II

$999
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$830
APS-C

Less expensive
Built-in GPS

Compare Pentax KP vs Pentax K-3 II

Compared to Nikon D3400

Nikon D2Xs

Nikon D3400

$4300
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$497
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Better color depth

Compare Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D3400

Pentax KP

Nikon D3400

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$497
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D3400

Compared to Nikon D5600

Nikon D2Xs

Nikon D5600

$4300
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D2Xs vs Nikon D5600

Pentax KP

Nikon D5600

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Nikon D5600

Compared to Canon T7i

Nikon D2Xs

Canon T7i

$4300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon D2Xs vs Canon T7i

Pentax KP

Canon T7i

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$700
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax KP vs Canon T7i

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