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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
67
Imaging
63
Features
63
Overall
63
Nikon D3200 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D3200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D3100
  • New Model is Nikon D3300
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon D3200 versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3200 was launched 3 years after the K200D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D3200 matches up vs the K200D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Pentax K200D

 D3200 K200D 
AnnouncedJuly 2012September 2008Newer by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D3200

 K200D D3200 

Common features in the Nikon D3200 and Pentax K200D

 D3200 K200D 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon D3200 features physical measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the D3200 vs the K200D.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3200 and K200D is 67 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D3200 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon D3200 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger D3200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3200 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
59
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
more heavy than average in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3200 Sports photography info
Pentax K200D Sports photography info
64
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3200 Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
59
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
47
weather proof
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (690g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3200 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
56
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
small screen (2.7")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3200 Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
27
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone jack
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3200 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D3200Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3200 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-07-25 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 81 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1131 561
Other
Battery life 540 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $530 $600