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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K2000
K2000 vs K-x |
Fujifilm X-A1
X-A1 vs X-A2 |
| Successor: |
Pentax K-r
K-x vs K-r |
Fujifilm X-A3
X-A2 vs X-A3 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-x | X-A2 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $649.95 | $549.95 |
| Street Price: | $701.76 | $599.99 |
| Date Available: | 2009-10-15 | 2015-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
27.9 oz
(791 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
19.9 oz
(564 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (122 x 92 x 69 mm) |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.4 | 16.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.53 microns | 4.82 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: | 72 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.5 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 811 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 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) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x416 (24) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) | Fujifilm X |
| Lens: | smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL | FUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element; 7 round-edged aperture blades |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 84mm | 24 - 76mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | SAFOX VIII TTL phase-detect 11 point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot | Contrast Detection: Area (49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Eye Detection, Continuous AF, Tracking AF, Manual Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 920,000 dots (307,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; expandable to 12800 | 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO(400), AUTO(800), AUTO(1600), AUTO(3200), AUTO(6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, Custom | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night; Film Simulation (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia, Classic Chrome and Black & White); Dynamic range setting AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple Exposure; 8 Advanced Filters (Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key and Partial Color) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | GN=7m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/180s (1/160s in S or M mode) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Trigger Only |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound | |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | Optional RR-90 wired remote |
| Connections (extended): | AC adapter available | Mini (Type C) HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.39 | 0.84 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.43 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.81 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.3 | 5.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 25 | 16 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.5 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.5 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.10 seconds | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.082 seconds | 0.082 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.23 seconds | 0.47 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.082 seconds | 0.057 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Phase-detect Full AF: 0.448s Contrast-detect Full AF: 2.567s Prefocused: 0.427s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.2 seconds | 1.0 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.3 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 410 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 420 shots (NiMH AA) | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA | Proprietary NP-W126 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 4 x AA Alkaline disposables | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM | Fujifilm CD-ROM (Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc.) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift shake reduction, 720p HD video capture, Live View with face detection. Available in black or white. Limited edition colors of red and navy will become available at select locations to be announced. | Available in back & silver, white & silver or brown & silver. |
