Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Launched February 2006
- Succeeded the Nikon D100
- Later Model is Nikon D300
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Announced August 2005
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D200 and Pentax ist DS2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the D200 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D200 was brought out 7 months after the ist DS2 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the D200 scores against the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D200 & Pentax ist DS2. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D200 Gallery & Pentax ist DS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D200 over the Pentax ist DS2
| D200 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2006 |  | August 2005 | More modern by 7 months |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 210k | Sharper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Nikon D200
| ist DS2 | D200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D200 and Pentax ist DS2
| D200 | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 2.5" |  | 2.5" | Same display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D200 has outer measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D200 and Pentax ist DS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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 sizing comparison of the D200 against the ist DS2.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D200 and ist DS2 is 55 and 68 respectively.
Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D200 and ist DS2.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D200 to provide more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon D200 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Nikon D200 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D200 | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2006-02-23 | 2005-08-22 |
| Physical type | 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 | 10MP | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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" | 2.5" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 920 gr (2.03 lbs) | 605 gr (1.33 lbs) |
| Physical 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 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 583 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | EN-EL3e | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC card |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $999 | - |
