Detailed comparison and review of Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR and Pentax K-3 II. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording | Digital camera - 1080p - SLR with Live View mode, movie recording |
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Lens Included | AF-S DX 18-105mm VR lens | Body only |
Height | 10.65 cm | 10.25 cm |
Width | 13.55 cm | 13.15 cm |
Depth | 7.6 cm | 7.75 cm |
Weight | 675 g | 700 g |
Body Material | Magnesium alloy | Stainless steel, magnesium alloy |
Enclosure Colour | - | Black |
Protection | Splashproof, dust-resistant | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant |
Optical Zoom | 5.8x | - |
Navigation | - | GPS receiver |
SENSOR | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Sensor Resolution | 24.1 Megapixel | 24.35 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Total Pixels | 24,710,000 pixels | 24,710,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 24,100,000 pixels | 24,350,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | - |
Sensor Features | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function |
Image Stabiliser | Optical | - |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Accelerometer, magnetometer, digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Image Processor | EXPEED 3 | - |
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LENS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Type | Zoom lens - 5.8x zoom - 18 - 105 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Nikon AF-S DX ED VR | - |
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Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual | - |
Min Focus Distance | 45 cm | - |
Max View Angle | 76 degree(s) | - |
Zoom Adjustment | Manual | - |
Lens Construction | 11 groups / 15 elements | - |
Filter Size | 67 mm | - |
Lens Mounting Type | Nikon F | Pentax K |
Features | ED glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM), aspherical lens, VR (Vibration Reduction) | - |
FOCUSING | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast and phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 51 | 27 |
AE/AF Control | Dynamic-area AF, 3D-tracking AF, Auto-area AF, Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF | - |
Face Detection | Face-priority AF function | Yes |
VIEWFINDER | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism |
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Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94x | 0.95x |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2 to +1 | -2.5 to +1.5 |
Viewfinder Frames | Autofocus frame | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 1.5 | - |
Interchangeable Focusing Screens | - | Yes |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 51200 |
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Native ISO | - | 100-51200 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600, ISO 100-6400 | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) |
Exposure Metering | Centre-weighted, 3D colour matrix II, colour matrix II, spot (2.5%) | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, i-TTL program flash | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority |
Shooting Programs | Autumn colour, landscape, portrait mode, close-up, party/indoor, beach/snow, night portrait, PET, Children, food, night landscape, dawn/dusk, sports mode, sunset, candle, blossom | - |
Special Effects | Neutral, Vivid, monochrome, landscape, portrait, miniature, HDR, Silhouette, Colour sketch, Colour outline, Perspective Control, Selective Colour, High Key, Night Vision, Low Key, Image Overlay, Quick retouch | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, sunlight, Flash, shade, 2500K - 10000K | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) |
Shutter Type | - | Mechanical electronically-controlled |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 5 steps in 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2 or 3 EV steps | 2, 3 or 5 steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | - |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/180 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-20 (ISO 100) | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3.2" LCD display |
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Display Format | 1,228,800 pixels | 1,037,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
Display Features | Display brightness control | Colour control, contrast control, display brightness control |
FLASH | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | - |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 12 | - |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, FP flash (high-speed synchro), rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | - |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | - |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Digital Video Format | H.264, MOV | AVI, MJPEG, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW + JPEG, NEF (RAW) | JPEG, DNG (RAW), PEF (RAW) |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Mono |
Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
MEMORY | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | Dual SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card | 8 GB SDHC | - |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | 6000 x 4000 - DX format 6000 x 3368 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 4800 x 3200 - 1.3x crop 4800 x 2696 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 4494 x 3000 - DX format 4496 x 2528 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 3600 x 2400 - 1.3x crop 3600 x 2024 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) 2992 x 2000 - DX format 2992 x 1680 - DX-format in movie live view mode (16:9) 2400 x 1600 - 1.3x crop 2400 x 1344 - 1.3x crop in movie live view mode (16:9) |
RAW 6016 x 4000 JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps |
1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Battery Type | Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium Ion | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Nikon EN-EL15 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 950 shots | Photo shooting - 720 shots Playback - 6.2 hours |
CONNECTIONS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 3.0 |
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Connectivity Features | Wi-Fi ready | - |
Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Remote control Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB 3.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Remote control |
FEATURES | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec, 5 sec, 20sec | 2sec, 12sec |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 6 frames per second, 7 frames per second | 3 frames per second, 4.5 frames per second, 8.3 frames per second |
HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode |
Additional Features | Date/time stamp, depth-of-field preview button, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, GPS ready, in-camera red-eye fix, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, in-camera film editing, Active D-Lighting technology, Dust Delete Data system, Scene Recognition System (SRS), automatic display brightness adjustment, Chromatic Aberration Compensation (CAC), Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, noise reduction over long exposures, Lens Distortion Correction | Audio recording, sharpness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, interval shooting mode, in-camera film editing, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Shade Correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, High ISO NR, no anti-aliasing filter, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready, anti-aliasing filter simulator, diffraction correction, Pixel Shift Resolution technology, colour fringe correction |
OTHERS | Nikon D7100 + AF-S DX 18-105mm VR | Pentax K-3 II |
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Included Accessories | Eyepiece cover, lens hood, battery charger, dust cap, body cap, lens cap, neck strap, carrying case, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap | Eyepiece cover, carrying strap, battery charger, body cap, eyecup, shoe cap, sync terminal cover |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, Nikon ViewNX 2 | Drivers & Utilities |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | -10 °C |