Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-x
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D3100
- Refreshed by Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Introduced December 2009
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On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D3200 was launched 2 years later than the K-x and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the D3200 grades against the K-x with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax K-x
| D3200 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | December 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Nikon D3200
| K-x | D3200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-x
| D3200 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3200 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D3200 vs the K-x.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and K-x.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3200 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger D3200 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-x Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Pentax K-x | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D3200 | Pentax K-x |
| Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-07-25 | 2009-12-23 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 372.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 4288 x 2848 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 96% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 16.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 505 gr (1.11 lb) | 580 gr (1.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 81 | 72 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 1131 | 811 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 photographs | 1900 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC card |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $530 | $600 |