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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • New Model is Nikon D300
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-3
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D200 versus Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D200 was manufactured 10 years prior to the K-3 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the D200 matches up versus the K-3 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Pentax K-3 II

 D200 K-3 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Nikon D200

 K-3 II D200 
LaunchedApril 2015February 2006More recent by 111 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Pentax K-3 II

 D200 K-3 II 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D200 comes with outer dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D200 and the K-3 II.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and K-3 II is 55 and 59 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and K-3 II.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-3 II to show extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older D200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
79
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 Street photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Street photography factors
55
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Sports photography camera
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-3 II Travel photography factors
51
environment proof
built-in flash
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
56
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
terrible battery power (720 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Landscape photography camera
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
terrible battery power (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D200
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 II
9
no video
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Pentax K-3 II
 Nikon D200Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D200 Pentax K-3 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2006-02-23 2015-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.64x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 80
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 13.6
DXO Low light score 583 1106
Other
Battery life - 720 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL3e D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $999 $829