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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
69
Imaging
65
Features
72
Overall
67
Nikon D3300 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D3200
  • New Model is Nikon D3400
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D3300 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3300 was introduced 5 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the D3300 grades vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Pentax K200D

 D3300 K200D 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2008Fresher by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D3300

 K200D D3300 

Common features in the Nikon D3300 and Pentax K200D

 D3300 K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D3300 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the D3300 vs the K200D.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3300 and K200D is 69 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3300 and K200D.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon D3300 to produce greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger D3300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3300 Portrait photography info
Pentax K200D Portrait photography info
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D3300
Street photography with Pentax K200D
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (430g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
heavier than others (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D3300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K200D Sports photography highlights
68
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (700 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3300 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery pack (700 shots)
lighter than average (430g)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
47
environment proof
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (690 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3300 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (700 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3300
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
33
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than average (430 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Nikon D3300 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3300 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D3300Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3300 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-04-21 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.3 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 11.4
DXO Low light score 1385 561
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $500 $600