Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K-r

Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3300 was announced 3 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D3300 scores vs the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D3300 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 features external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the D3300 versus the K-r.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and K-r is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and K-r.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D3300 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher D3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.