Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
- Revealed August 2018
- Previous Model is Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Released December 2006
- Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D3500 was revealed 11 years later than the K100D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D3500 matches up vs the K100D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3500 & Pentax K100D. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D3500 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Pentax K100D
D3500 | K100D | |||
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Released | August 2018 | December 2006 | Fresher by 143 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Nikon D3500
K100D | D3500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K100D
D3500 | K100D | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D3500 against the K100D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and K100D is 72 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3500 and K100D.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D3500 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger D3500 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Nikon D3500 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D3500 | Pentax K100D |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2018-08-29 | 2006-12-03 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 24MP | 6MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 365 gr (0.80 lbs) | 660 gr (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1550 photos | - |
Form 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $397 | $0 |