Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K100D

Below is a extended comparison of the Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3000 was unveiled 3 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the D3000 matches up versus the K100D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3000 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3000 has got outer dimensions of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D3000 against the K100D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and K100D is 69 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3000 and K100D.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3000 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern D3000 will have a benefit in sensor technology.