Nikon D200 vs Pentax H90

Below is a in depth review of the Nikon D200 and Pentax H90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D200 (10MP) and the H90 (12MP) is relatively similar but the D200 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The D200 was brought out 4 years earlier than the H90 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D200 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D200 scores against the H90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D200 & Pentax Optio H90. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D200 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D200 comes with exterior dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D200 and the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and H90 is 55 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D200 and H90.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D200 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax H90 will offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older D200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.