Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-S2

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D3300 versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3300 was manufactured 9 months prior to the K-S2 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the D3300 grades vs the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3300 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the D3300 versus the K-S2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and K-S2 is 69 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3300 and K-S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3300 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older D3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.