Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Launched July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D3100
- Replacement is Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced November 2013
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe D3200 was launched 16 months earlier than the K-500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D3200 matches up against the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax K-500
D3200 | K-500 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Nikon D3200
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Introduced | November 2013 | July 2012 | Fresher by 16 months |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-500
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D3200 vs the K-500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and K-500 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and K-500.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D3200 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Nikon D3200 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D3200 | Pentax K-500 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2012-07-25 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 3 | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 505g (1.11 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 81 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | 1131 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photos | 710 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | EN-EL14 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $530 | $600 |