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Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
55
Imaging
48
Features
45
Overall
46
Nikon D200 front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Nikon D200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Released February 2006
  • Previous Model is Nikon D100
  • Replacement is Nikon D300
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon D200 and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D200 was brought out within a month of the ist DL2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D200 grades against the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Pentax ist DL2

 D200 ist DL2 
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Nikon D200

 ist DL2 D200 

Common features in the Nikon D200 and Pentax ist DL2

 D200 ist DL2 
ReleasedFebruary 2006January 2006Similar generation
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D200 provides outside dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has specifications of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the D200 versus the ist DL2.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D200 and ist DL2 is 55 and 69 respectively.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D200 and ist DL2.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon D200 to give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Portrait photography camera
52
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Street photography camera
55
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (565g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D200 Sports photography details
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography details
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
39
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax ist DL2 as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proof
has built in flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
52
lighter than others in class (565g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D200
Landscape photography with Pentax ist DL2
52
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
47
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D200 Vlogging information
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging information
9
no video shooting
22
lighter than others in class (565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video ( pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D200 and Pentax ist DL2
 Nikon D200Pentax ist DL2
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D200 Pentax ist DL2
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-02-23 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 5
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m -
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 565 grams (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 64 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.1
DXO Low light score 583 639
Other
Battery model EN-EL3e 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Price at release $999 -