Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K100D

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon D3300 versus Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3300 was revealed 7 years after the K100D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D3300 matches up versus the K100D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D3300 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3300 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3300 features external measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the D3300 vs the K100D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D3300 and K100D is 69 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3300 and K100D.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D3300 to offer you more detail because of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent D3300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.