Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-r

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3200 was brought out 17 months later than the K-r which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D3200 matches up against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3200 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D3200 versus the K-r.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and K-r is 67 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and K-r.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon D3200 to offer you greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern D3200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.