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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K20D
K20D vs K-7 |
Nikon D300
D300 vs D300S |
| Successor: |
Pentax K-5
K-7 vs K-5 |
Nikon D500
D300S vs D500 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-7 | D300S |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1299.95 | $1799.95 |
| Street Price: | $1,696.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-07-15 | 2009-08-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.7 oz
(758 g)
includes batteries |
33.5 oz
(951 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 mm) |
5.8 x
4.5 x
2.9 in. (147 x 114 x 74 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.07 microns | 5.50 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 61 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 22.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 536 | 787 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30) |
1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24) 320x216 (24) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | Nikon F |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | ||
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | 51 point (15 cross-type sensors) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 3500DX |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter | SLR type: eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94x mag., 19.5mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | 0.63x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | 0.94x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | 27.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto, ISO 200-3200, Lo-1=100, Hi-1=6400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, 7 manual modes with fine tuning, color temperature |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie | N/A |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 to 20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Front-Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, and Rear-Curtain Sync; supports Advanced Wireless Lighting system |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | Dual slots, CF+SD | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | NEF (RAW), 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; RAW+JPEG, TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVI Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | Optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack | Type-C HDMI Out, DC In, PC Sync, 10-pin Remote Terminal |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.48 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.48 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | Unlimited |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.47 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.2 | 7.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | 26 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | 0.23 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.47 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.053 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.075 seconds | 0.150 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.15 seconds | 0.27 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.053 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second | Live View lags Hand-held mode Phase-detect AF: 0.473s Hand-held mode Prefocused: 0.053s Tripod mode Contrast-detect AF: 2.5s Tripod mode Prefocused: 0.419s |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds | 1.7 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | 950 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 | Proprietary EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 | PictureProject CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | Windows, Mac OS X |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body. | Upgrade to D300 adding 720p HD movies, faster burst rate, and other minor improvements. |
