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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68
Nikon D3400 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D3400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 395g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Replaced the Nikon D3300
  • Later Model is Nikon D3500
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
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon D3400 and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D3400 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3400 was launched 8 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the D3400 scores vs the K200D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3400 over the Pentax K200D

 D3400 K200D 
IntroducedAugust 2016September 2008Fresher by 97 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D3400

 K200D D3400 

Common features in the Nikon D3400 and Pentax K200D

 D3400 K200D 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3400 has external dimensions of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the D3400 vs the K200D.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3400 and K200D is 70 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D3400 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D3400 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D3400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3400 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3400 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
68
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (395 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competitors (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3400
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
69
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery life (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D3400
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
69
great battery life (1,200 per charge)
lighter than others in class (395 grams)
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
47
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (690 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3400 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,200 shots)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D3400 Vlogging details
Pentax K200D Vlogging details
30
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (395g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
9
no video
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Nikon D3400 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3400 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D3400Pentax K200D
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D3400 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-08-17 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max 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 395g (0.87 pounds) 690g (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 All around rating 86 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1192 561
Other
Battery life 1200 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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
Pricing at launch $397 $600