Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D
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![Nikon D200 front Nikon D200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon-D200.jpg)
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Introduced February 2006
- Replaced the Nikon D100
- Replacement is Nikon D300
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Launched June 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K10D
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and K20D (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The D200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the K20D and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D200 grades vs the K20D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D200 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Pentax K20D
D200 | K20D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon D200
K20D | D200 | |||
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Launched | June 2008 | ![]() | February 2006 | More recent by 28 months |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D
D200 | K20D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D200 has got external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D200 and Pentax K20D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D200 compared to the K20D.
![Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D size comparison Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Pentax-K20D-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and K20D is 55 and 59 respectively.
![Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Pentax-K20D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D200 and K20D.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K20D to give more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Pentax-K20D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-D200-vs-Pentax-K20D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax K20D Specifications
Nikon D200 | Pentax K20D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D200 | Pentax K20D |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2006-02-23 | 2008-06-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 920 gr (2.03 lbs) | 800 gr (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 65 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 583 | 639 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | EN-EL3e | D-LI50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $999 | $700 |