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By admin, on July 27th, 2014
Pentax K-3 Prestige just announced by Pentax few days ago, the camera features same core specification as the Pentax K-3 DSLR, take a look at the the comparison sheet below
 Finally there is no difference present in the core specification of both the camera, The Limited Edition K-3 Prestige DSLR will cost you approx $1400 at B&H (with battery grip), and Production will be limited to 2,000 units only. Pentax K-3 will cost you at $1196 (B&H and Amazon)
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By admin, on July 6th, 2014
Both camera features same type of Sensor and image resolution, but Nikon will cost you $1000 more compared to Sony A7R, take a look below and see the major specification difference between them.
Sensor: Nikon D810 and Sony A7R features same features resolution and both camera doesn’t have built in low-pass filter, but due to the advance image Expeed 4 image processor of Nikon the Nikon D810 is able to expand its ISO range 1-stop more than Sony A7R.
AF System: Advance Multi-CAM 3500FX Auto Focus Sensor with 51 Points with 15 cross-type sensors, the Nikon D810 comes with HYBRID System that uses phase and contrast based technology for fast, quick and more precise AF, on the other the Sony A7R comes with contrast based system with only 25 AF points, hence Nikon clearly wins here.
Continuous shooting: Nikon D810 will give you bit faster (1fps) shooting speed at full resolution compared to the Sony A7R Camera.
Display: The display screen of Nikon D810 is bit big (3.2″ vs 3″) but Nikon D810 have slightly less screen dots compared to Sony A7R (1,229,000 vs 1,230,000).
Viewfinder: Nikon D810 features optical viewfinder and Sony A7R has EVF.
Wireless connectivity: The Sony A7R features built-i WiFi and NFC, it allows you to share your files without any physical pain and you can also use your smart device to capture your composition from a distance.
Verdict: Nikon D810 clearly wins the comparison since the Nikon features more ISO range and advance AF system, based on specification comparison review we highly recommend you to buy Nikon D810 DSLR.
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By admin, on June 27th, 2014
Nikon D810 is just announced by Nikon, take a look at the Major core difference below.
Nikon never said that they have used a new image sensor inside Nikon D810 DSLR, the only one new thing (noticeable) is the new Expeed 4 image processor inside Nikon D810 DSLR.
Due to the help of New Expeed 4 Image Processor and Improved Software Program (Image decoding, AF.. etc) you get
- Nikon D810 pushes it low ISO limit to 32 and high to 51200.
- 12 bit un-compressed file support
- More picture control options
- Highlight Weighted Metering now available in Nikon D810.
- Spot White Balance when using Live View
- Redesigned Sequencer/ Balancer Mechanism added for Image Stability.
- Electronic Front-curtain Shutter, Yes Image sensor acts as the front curtain reducing internal vibrations Activated with Custom Settings or when using Live View
- Group Area AF now possible with Nikon D810 (Yes Five AF sensors used as a Group Optimized for subjects located within an area covered by the “Group)
- Full HD Recording at 60fps now possible
Other improvements include bit high-resolution LCD display unit, optional wireless control and better battery life.
Verdict: For new users we recommend you to buy Nikon D810 camera and for Nikon D800E users we recommend you to wait for Nikon D900.
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By admin, on June 13th, 2014
After the announcement of Panasonic FZ1000 we have started the analysis of core specification of both the camera, take a look at the specification comparison table below and High ISO test images…
The Panasonic FZ1000 look too good on specification sheet, now let’s talk in details.
Sensor: The sensor size and megapixel of both the camera is same, but the ISO range of Panasonic FZ1000 is more compared to Sony RX10, according to theoretical rules more ISO range do help to get cleaner low-light images.
Lens: The RX10 features a constant aperture F2.8 zoom lens, the RX10 lens is composed of 14 elements in 11 groups 7 Aspherical elements on the other hand the Panasonic FZ1000 comes with a variable aperture zoom lens F2.8-F4.0 that covers more range (16X compared to 8.3X optical zoom of Sony RX10), the lens is composed of 5 elements in 11 groups 5 Aspherical, 4 ED. At the end the Panasonic offers more optical zoom than Sony with bit loss of light, the High ISO test added at the end will clear all your doubts.
AF System: The AF system of Panasonic is bit advance compared to Sony RX10, the FZ1000 uses DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology, high speed focusing system shortens focusing time and the FZ1000 lock its AF in 0.09 sec and 0.17 sec at the telephoto-end. on the other hand Sony RX10 takes 0.22sec AF time at wide and tele-end.
Shutter: The Panasonic uses HYBRID shutter system, the mechanical shutter range is 60 – 1/4000 sec and electronic shutter range is 1 – 16,000 sec, the RX10 uses mechanical shutter system only, range 30-1/3200.
Video: Panasonic FZ1000 can record 4K QFHD (3840 x 2160) video at 30p mode @ 100Mbps in the MP4 file format. Full HD 1080 video can be recorded at 60p, 30p, 24p, or 60i-in the AVCHD format, as well in the MP4 format. Sony RX10 is limited to Full HD 1920 x 1080 video recording @ 60p, 60i, and 24p. Full HD video can be recorded on AVCHD and MP4 format.
Weather-sealed construction – The Sony RX10 features Magnesium alloy top and front casings and weather sealed design helps you to shoot in any condition, no such weather sealed available in FZ1000.
High ISO Test
 imaging-resource.com Image captured at base ISO, the Sony RX10 is showing bit more details in both the images (red leaf pattern is bit cearly visible in RX10).
 imaging-resource.com At ISO 3200 both image look similar.
Verdict: Panasonic FZ1000 does have excellent core specification at a lower price tag you get advance AF system, 4K recording option, 5 axis based IS system and 3cm macro mode… Sony offers a fast lens with limited zoom and rugged body.
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By admin, on June 6th, 2014
Sony A77 II vs Canon 70D, Sony A77 II is recently announced professional APS-C camera and Canon 70D is a approx 1 year old semi-professional APS-C camera from Canon, take a look at the specification comparison below.
Sony A77 II has more resolution + more ISO range compared to Canon 70D. But the more ISO range is not so useful as we can clearly see in the High ISO Test the Canon 70D showing more details.
AF System:
Both System features HYBRID AF system but the Hybrid AF system in both the camera implemented in a different way.
The Sony uses SLT technology, in SLT technology uses fixed translucent mirror above the sensor and approx 20 – 30% of light transferred to the AF sensor and rest of the light goes to image sensor, the fixed mirror-technology compromises with image quality but gives you very fast AF and continuous shooting speed.
The Canon 70D uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, the Canon 70D sensor integrates two separate photodiodes within each pixel to provide a broad and dense network of phase-detection gathering elements to help reduce focusing time required by traditional contrast based system camera.
Canon 70D AF points are less than Sony A77 II, and the other most important part is continuous shooting speed, Sony A77 II is can shoot 12 frames per second at a bit higher resolution , Canon 70D is limited to 7 fps only.
Video: Sony A77 II can shoot full HD videos @ 60fps on the other hand Canon Full HD mode is limited to 30fps only.
Display: 3.0″ 1,040k-Dot Vari-Angle Touchscreen, you can also shoot your subject just by tapping on the screen, Sony A77 II comes with 3.0″ 1,228k-Dot 3-Way Tilting LCD Screen (no touch control available in A77 II).
NFC in A77 II: Sony A77 II is bit more social camera compared to Canon 70D since it comes with built in NFC, so you can syn. any of your smart device to shoot form a distance.
I have added one pic only to show the image quality difference, the Sony A77 II image is down-sampled to match with Canon 70D.
Canon 70D showing natural colors with more details compared to Sony A77 II, why Sony A77 II is showing bit more reddish hue in the image ?
Verdict: For sports shooter and Videographers we highly recommend you to buy Sony A77 II, if you are a still shooter we recommend go with Canon 70D.
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By admin, on June 1st, 2014
Sony RX100 M3 vs Canon Canon G1X Mark II, the Sony RX100 M3 comes with a 1 inch sensor on the other hand the Canon G1X Mark II have a 1.5 inch sensor, the more sensor area means more light gathering area and hence you get noise free images and more color + contrast at high ISO range compared to the competitor… take a look at the major difference below
We already discussed the benefit of larger sensor, now lets talk about the lens. The Canon offers more optical zoom lens (2x more) compared to Sony RX100 M3 but Sony offers better aperture range compared to Canon. Bright lenses delivers bit more light to the sensor.
Zoom + Macro mode: Canon offers more zoom lens + better macro mode compared to Sony RX100 M3.
Hybrid Image Stabilization: Both camera features Hybrid Image stabilization modes, Canon G1X Mark II offers IS for wide range of movements >> Panning IS, Macro (Hybrid), Dynamic IS mode (video work) and final Powered IS for tele zoom, we are bit un-confimred but Sony RX100 M3 also features 5 axis based IS system, no more details available.
Advance AF system: Both camera have same type of contrast detect AF system, but the Canon G1X Mark II comes with more AF point hence you get more screen area under AF
Shutter Range: Canon G1X Mark II have bit broad shutter range compared to RX100 M3.
Top Continuous shooting speed: Sony features 2X more continuous shooting speed (10 fps) than Canon G1X Mark II, hence for sports-shooter we recommend RX100 M3 camera.
Video: Sony RX100 M3 shoot Full HD videos 60fps and able to record it at high-quality XAVC S format, which uses a Long GOP (Group of Pictures) structure, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video compression is also available., and other major feature is linear PCM audio compression option available in RX100 M3 camera. Canon G1X Mark II records Full HD videos @ 30fps in the Internet-friendly MP4 format.
Display: Canon G1X Mark II have 3.0″ 1,040k-dot capacitive touchscreen LCD display unit, that moves on multiple direction on the other hand RX100 M3 have 3.0″ 1229k-Dot Multi-Angle Xtra Fine LCD.
Viewfinder: Sony RX100 M3 features advance 1440k-Dot OLED Tru-Finder Pop-Up EVF with eye sensor, no viewfinder present in Canon GX Mark II.
Ease of use: Sony RX100 M3 is very pocket-table camera and easily fits in your tight jeans without any problem, the Canon G1X Mark II need a jacket pocket.
Price Factor: Both camera available at approx same price tag – $799 (MSRP), no major difference here.
Connectivity: Both camera features WiFi and NFC connectivity.
Verdict: Yes Canon will give you better image quality due to its larger sensor + you get bit more flexibility due to the more optical zoom lens and better macro mode. But Sony gives you ultra compact design, fast continuous shooting mode and excellent video recording mode with high-quality XAVC S format recording option.
if you are a travel / street photographer and need a ultra slime camera for your pocket than Sony RX100 M3 is a excellent choice.
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By admin, on May 31st, 2014
Fujifilm X100s vs Nikon Coolpix A vs Ricoh GR – Best APS-C Compact camera of 2014
Planning to buy your first APS-C sensor compact camera?, we have compared best three compact camera specification and high ISO images below…
Sensor: Fujifilm features advance 16 Mp APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor, X-Trans sensor uses a unique randomized pixel array in order to avoid the use of a resolution-reducing optical low-pass filter, +1 you also get bright F2.0 lens (1-stop bright lens compared to both competitors ).
Both Nikon coolpix A and Rioch GR have same type of sensor 16.2 MP CMOS sensor, even the lens used in both the camera features same F2.8 Aperture, but the Rioch GR doesn’t have low-pass filter so we will sure see sharp images from Ricoh GR camera compared to coolpix A.
From the specification comparison we can clearly see that Fuji will produce better images compared to both the camera due to 1-stop bright lens and absence of low-pass filter.
AF-system: The Fuji X100s have active phase AF point within the sensor, the Intelligent Hybrid AF system of Fuji X100s uses both contrast- and phase-detection methods to acquire focus quickly and accurately, on the other hand both Nikon coolpix A and Rioch GR uses traditional contrast based AF system..will do slower AF than Fuji X100s.
The continuous shooting speed of Fujifilm X100s is faster (6fps) compared to Nikon coolpix A(4fps) and Ricoh GR(4fps).
Image stabilization: The Image stabilization only available in Nikon coolpix A, Fuji X100s and Ricoh GR doesn’t have built-in or lens based Image Stabilization.
Video: The Fuji X100s can shoot Full HD videos @ 60fps, Nikon coolpix A and Ricoh GR limited to 30 fps only.
Viewfinder: The X100s comes with optical and electronic viewing tools are incorporated into the unique Hybrid Viewfinder, eye-sensor is located on the viewfinder to automatically turn off the rear 2.8″ LCD monitor during eye-level viewing. Ricoh GR and Nikon coolpix A doesn’t have viewfinder.
Finally Image Comparison
From the image comparison above we can clearly see the Fuji X100s is showing excellent results at High ISO. The Ranking based on image quality is …
#1 Fujifilm X100s
#2 Ricoh GR
#3 Nikon Coolpix A
Verdict: The clear winner of specification and image comparison is FUjifilm X100s, after that we have affordable Rioch GR and finally at the bottom we have Nikon coolpix A.
Buy Fujifilm X100s B&H and AMAZON | Nikon Coolpix A from Amazon | B&H | Ricoh GR features B&H
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