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Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
59
Overall
56
Nikon D3100 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 124 x 96 x 75mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Old Model is Nikon D3000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D3200
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the D3100 (14MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3100 was released 2 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D3100 matches up versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3100 over the Pentax K200D

 D3100 K200D 
AnnouncedDecember 2010September 2008More recent by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D3100

 K200D D3100 

Common features in the Nikon D3100 and Pentax K200D

 D3100 K200D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D3100 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the D3100 compared to the K200D.

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3100 and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3100 and K200D.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon D3100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern D3100 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3100 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3100 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3100
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
60
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
47
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
65
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
56
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3100 Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
27
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone support
9
can't record video
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Nikon D3100 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3100 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D3100Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3100 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-12-21 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 2 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.1 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 355.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505g (1.11 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 96 x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 67 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.4
DXO Low light score 919 561
Other
Battery life 550 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $565 $600