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Nikon Z9 vs Pentax K-30
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Nikon Z9

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Winner!
87%

Pentax K-30

Pentax K-30 camera image
56%
Nikon Z9
vs
Pentax K-30
Price
Brand
Nikon
Pentax
Model
Z9
K-30
Released
2021
2012
Announcement Date
October 28, 2021
May 22, 2012
Camera Type
Mirrorless
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
88%
60%
Megapixels
46 MP
16.3 MP
Image Resolution
8256 x 5504 px
4928 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
23.9 x 35.9 mm
15.7 x 23.7 mm
Sensor Format
Full Frame
APS-C
Frame Rate
30 fps
6 fps
Lens Mount
Nikon Z
Pentax KAF
Image Processor
Expeed 7
Prime M
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
64
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
25,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
32
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
102400
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
900 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 32000 s
1/ 6000 s
Autofocus Points
493
11
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution
3,686,400 dots
N/A
Video
Video
100%
57%
Video
Max Video Resolution
8K
Full HD
Max Video Dimensions
7680 x 4320 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
120 p
30 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
MPEG-4
Features
Features
87%
54%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3.2"
3"
Screen Resolution
2,088,960 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
79%
24%
Memory Card
CFexpress, XQD
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
EN-EL18d
D-LI109
Battery Life
740 shots
410 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
98%
79%
Portrait (Color Depth)
26.3 bits
23.7 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
14.4 EVs
13 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
2451
1129
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
90 reviews
79 reviews
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