Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K110D

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D3000 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the D3000 (10MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3000 was manufactured 3 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D3000 matches up versus the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3000 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3000 enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the D3000 versus the K110D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D3000 and K110D is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and K110D.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon D3000 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher D3000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.