Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-30

Comparison of Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-30 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon D3300 ×
Pentax K-30 ×
General
ModelNikon D3300Pentax K-30
BrandNikonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberD3300K-30
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20142012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)124130
Width (mm)7671
Height (mm)9897
Weight (g)6621,088
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D3200-
SuccessorNikon D3400Pentax K-50
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)24.216.3
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)366.6369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.523.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.924.81
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterNoneFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8279
Dxo color depth score (bit)24.323.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.813
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,3851,129
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2992 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4496 x 3000(13.5 mp 3:2)
  • 6000 x 4000(24.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)55.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM)MOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audio
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)
LensNikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR IIsmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DA
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0027.00 - 203.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 135.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.067.5
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.03 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2840
Filter thread (mm)5262
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeNikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 10 line-typePhase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.570.61
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.850.92
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 12800 in steps of 1 EV; expandable to 25600Auto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7 types)
  • incandescent
  • preset manual; all except preset manual with fine tuning
  • shade
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/6000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes420-segment 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (3.5mm/2.5%)TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait; Special Effects: Night Vision, Super Vivid, PopSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 5
  • 9
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced wireless lighting supported with sb-910
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with redeye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • sb-800 as master
  • sb-900
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1212
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C)Depends on lens
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External flash connectionISO hot shoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (12-bit .nef)
  • raw+jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • mc-dc2 corded/ml-l3 infrared
  • optional
  • optional wired or ir
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal (mc-dc2 remote cord or gp-1 gps unit)
  • type c mini-hdmi with cec
  • wired remote port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.570.41
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.60.43
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)55.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10045
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)7-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.16
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.85-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.47-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.270.1
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.54
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.1
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 0.344sLV:Full AF lag, auto-area AF mode = 1.847sPrefocused lag = 0.472sOptical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253s
Startup time (s)0.41.1
Play -> record time (s)0.30.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.22.6
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)700410
Battery life, video (minutes)55-
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14aProprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery Holder
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14a Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOLPF-less sensor, EXPEED 4 image processor, five new effects modes (Photo Illustration, Super Vivid, Pop, Toy CameraWeather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst Shooting



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