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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF

Portability
69
Imaging
66
Features
72
Overall
68
Nikon D3300 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon D3300 versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D3300 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D3300 was introduced 9 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D3300 matches up versus the KF in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Pentax KF

 D3300 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D3300

 KF D3300 
LaunchedNovember 2022April 2014Fresher by 104 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Pentax KF

 D3300 KF 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 has got exterior measurements of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D3300 against the KF.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the D3300 and KF is 69 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3300 and KF.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older D3300 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KF Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3300 Street photography details
Pentax KF Street photography details
65
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (430 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3300
Sports photography with Pentax KF
68
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (700 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 Travel photography details
Pentax KF Travel photography details
67
good battery power (700 CIPA)
lighter than average in class (430g)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
weather proof
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (684g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography details
Pentax KF Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
good battery power (700 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3300 Vlogging factors
Pentax KF Vlogging factors
33
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than average in class (430g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (684g)
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D3300Pentax KF
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3300 Pentax KF
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-04-21 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 161
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 430g (0.95 pounds) 684g (1.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1385 not tested
Other
Battery life 700 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14a D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $850