Nikon D3200 with Pentax K-7 Overview
Let's compare Pentax K-7 with Nikon D3200.
The first model related to Semi-Pro DSLR, the second to Entry-Level DSLR cameras.
Pentax K-7 was released in 2009, and Nikon D3200 in 2012.
D3200 is newer, which is a plus. K-7 3 years older.
The sensor resolution of D3200 is greater than that of K-7. The difference of 9 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is .
K-7 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D3200 doesn’t, it is a big minus.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
K-7 has optical (pentaprism) viewfinder, and the D3200 doesn’t have.
All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax K-7 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
Pentax K-7 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
K-7 |
D3200 |
| Brand |
Pentax
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Nikon
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| Model |
K-7 |
D3200 |
| Announced |
October, 2009 |
July, 2012 |
| Body Type |
Mid-size SLR |
Compact SLR |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 |
Nikon F |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
150 |
305 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
921k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentaprism) |
Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.61 |
0.53 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
11 |
11 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
1 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/8000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
5.0 fps |
4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
13.00 |
12.00 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
±5 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.4 x 15.6 mm |
23.2 x 15.4 mm |
| Sensor Area |
365.0 mm² |
357.3 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
15 MP |
24 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4672 x 3104 |
6016 x 4000 |
| Max Native ISO |
2000 |
6400 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
6400 |
12800 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
1280 x 720 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
Motion JPEG |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
Optional |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
980 shots |
540 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
D-LI90 |
EN-EL14 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
750 g |
505 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
131 x 97 x 73 mm |
125 x 96 x 77 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/MMC |
SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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