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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3300
  • Updated by Nikon D3500
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
  • Introduced May 2006
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon D3400 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3400 was revealed 10 years after the K110D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3400 matches up versus the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Pentax K110D

 D3400 K110D 
IntroducedAugust 2016May 2006Newer by 125 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon D3400

 K110D D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Pentax K110D

 D3400 K110D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the D3400 versus the K110D.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D3400 and K110D is 70 and 67 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and K110D.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon D3400 to give you more detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger D3400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography information
Pentax K110D Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Street photography camera
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (395g)
great high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
56
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography details
Pentax K110D Sports photography details
69
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography information
Pentax K110D Travel photography information
69
great battery (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competition (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K110D Landscape photography highlights
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (1,200 shots)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging features
Pentax K110D Vlogging features
30
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (395g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
9
can't record video
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon D3400Pentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3400 Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-17 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 395g (0.87 lbs) 585g (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 Overall rating 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1192 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 1 1
Retail price $397 $1,000