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Comparison of Canon EOS-1D Mark II N and Pentax K10D [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K10D ×
Canon EOS-1D Mark II N ×
General
ModelPentax K10DCanon EOS-1D Mark II N
BrandPentaxCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberK10D1D Mark II N
Camera formatPro SLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20062005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)142156
Width (mm)7080
Height (mm)101158
Weight (g)7901,225
Waterproof--
PredecessorPentax *ist DCanon 1D Mark II
SuccessorPentax K20DCanon 1D Mark III
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Sensor manufacturer-Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.28.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-H
Sensor area (mm²)368.16548.17
Sensor width (mm)23.628.7
Sensor height (mm)15.619.1
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.18.19
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.3
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6666
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.722.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.611.2
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)522975
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2544 x 1696(4.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3104 x 2072(6.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3504 x 2336(8.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.pef
  • 12-bit ccd-raw
  • jpeg
  • wav
Continuous-mode (fps)3.18.5
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Canon EF
LensPentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SMC P-DA-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)52-
Thread type-Varies with lens
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; Eye-level PentaprismEye-level pentaprism
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)210,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Max playback zoom (x)2010
Top deck display++
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • custom
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto + red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on + red-eye reduction
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)11-
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens-
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/250
External flash connectionHot ShoeE-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • s
Other memory-Microdrive
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • raw (.pef
  • 12-bit ccd-raw
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • firewire
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir or wired
  • wired with n3-type terminal
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote
  • dc in
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.62-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)12-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.18.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-48
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.11-
Startup time (s)0.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.8-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)480-
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI50Proprietary NP-E3
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI50 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • s-sw55 software (cd-rom)
  • canon digital photo professional
  • eos capture
  • eos viewer
Os compatibility
  • macos 10.2 or later
  • windows 2000/xp
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage stabilization is sensor shift type. Kit version is priced at $100 more than body only-



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