Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r advantages over Nikon D3000

• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Fast startup
  ~0.30 vs 0.7 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-r test data on DxO Mark D3000 test data on DxO Mark
  750 vs 563 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More dynamic range

  More dynamic range

  Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

  Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

  Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-r test data on DxO Mark D3000 test data on DxO Mark
  12.4 vs 11.1 evs
  Retain detail in highlight and shadows
• External Mic Jack
  Jack vs No jack
  Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
• More cross-type AF points
  9 vs 1
  Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
• More dots on screen
  921k vs 230k dots
  Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
• Less shutter lag
  0.10 vs 0.26 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  12.4 vs 10.2 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Faster JPEG shooting
  5.6 fps vs 3.0 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  30 vs 16 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO
  25600 vs 3200 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility