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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF

Portability
70
Imaging
68
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
81
Overall
76

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Old Model is Nikon D3300
  • Renewed by Nikon D3500
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
  • Announced November 2022
  • Older Model is Pentax K-70
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D3400 versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D3400 (24MP) and the KF (24MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3400 was introduced 7 years before the KF and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the D3400 scores against the KF when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Pentax KF

 D3400 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D3400

 KF D3400 
AnnouncedNovember 2022August 2016Fresher by 75 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
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Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Pentax KF

 D3400 KF 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D3400 features external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D3400 against the KF.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D3400 and KF is 70 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3400 and KF.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older D3400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
83
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3400
Street photography with Pentax KF
68
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition in class (684g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3400 Sports photography info
Pentax KF Sports photography info
69
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3400 Travel photography factors
Pentax KF Travel photography factors
70
better than average battery (1,200 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (395g)
supports bluetooth
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (410 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
75
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3400
Vlogging with Pentax KF
30
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (395g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic port
73
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (684 grams)
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D3400Pentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3400 Pentax KF
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2016-08-17 2022-11-09
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 161
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Screen resolution 921k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 684 gr (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 score 86 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1192 not tested
Other
Battery life 1200 shots 410 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14a D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $397 $850