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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
72
Imaging
69
Features
70
Overall
69
Nikon D3500 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D3500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 365g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Replaced the Nikon D3400
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
  • Released September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D3500 was introduced 10 years after the K200D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D3500 matches up versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D3500 over the Pentax K200D

 D3500 K200D 
ReleasedAugust 2018September 2008Newer by 122 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D3500

 K200D D3500 

Common features in the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K200D

 D3500 K200D 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3500 has outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) while 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D3500 compared to the K200D.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D3500 and K200D is 72 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and K200D.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon D3500 to produce extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent D3500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D3500 Portrait photography details
Pentax K200D Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D3500 Street photography advice
Pentax K200D Street photography advice
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
heavier than competitors in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D3500
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
70
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (1,550 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D3500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery (1,550 shots)
lighter than competition in class (365 grams)
connects via bluetooth
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
47
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (690g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D3500 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,550 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D3500
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
31
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (365g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
9
can't record video
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Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D3500 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D3500Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D3500 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2018-08-29 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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 365g (0.80 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 1550 images -
Battery type 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $397 $600