Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF
Portability
67 Imaging
63 Features
63 Overall
63
67 Imaging
63 Features
63 Overall
63
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Key Specs
Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D3100
- Replacement is Nikon D3300
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Revealed November 2022
- Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Here, we are evaluating the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D3200 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).
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Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D3200 scores vs the KF with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax KF
| D3200 | KF |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D3200
| KF | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2022 |  | July 2012 | Newer by 125 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax KF
| D3200 | KF | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3.00" | Same display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax KF has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3200 and the KF.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D3200 and KF is 67 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and KF.
Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged D3200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon D3200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Nikon D3200 Street photography info
Pentax KF Street photography info
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competitors in class (684g)
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decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Nikon D3200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (684g)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KF Landscape photography factors
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Nikon D3200 Vlogging info
Pentax KF Vlogging info
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (684 grams)
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax KF Specifications
| Nikon D3200 | Pentax KF | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D3200 | Pentax KF |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2012-07-25 | 2022-11-09 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 357.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 161 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display size | 3" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.63x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
| 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 pounds) | 684g (1.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 81 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.1 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1131 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 540 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $530 | $850 |