Nikon D3200
DSLR Camera
vs Pentax Q10
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Nikon D3200

Best price $379
  • 100% more battery life 540 shots vs 270 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.2 MP vs 12.4 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 357 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Has an External Mic jack Q10 does not

What’s good about the Pentax Q10

Best price
$370
  • Weighs a lot less than the D3200 7 oz vs 16 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 12 in³ vs 59 in³
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 5 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board D3200 does not have HDR

What the Nikon D3200 and Pentax Q10 have in common

  • Similar street prices $379 vs $370
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Nikon D3200 and the Pentax Q10

  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
  • No flip out viewscreen

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