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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • Renewed by Nikon D3400
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Nikon D3300 and Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3300 was brought out 8 years after the K110D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the D3300 matches up versus the K110D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Pentax K110D

 D3300 K110D 
ReleasedApril 2014May 2006Newer by 97 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kClearer screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D3300

 K110D D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Pentax K110D

 D3300 K110D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D3300 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the D3300 vs the K110D.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and K110D is 69 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and K110D.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon D3300 to resolve greater detail having its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern D3300 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D3300
Portrait photography with Pentax K110D
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography factors
Pentax K110D Street photography factors
65
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography advice
Pentax K110D Sports photography advice
68
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (700 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3300
Travel photography with Pentax K110D
67
great battery power (700 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (430g)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
45
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography information
Pentax K110D Landscape photography information
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (700 shots)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging details
Pentax K110D Vlogging details
33
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon D3300Pentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3300 Pentax K110D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-04-21 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 grams (0.95 lbs) 585 grams (1.29 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
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