Nikon D4 vs Pentax K200D

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon D4 and Pentax K200D, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The D4 was launched 3 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D4 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D4 grades vs the K200D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D4 and Pentax K200D. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon D4 Gallery and Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D4 has exterior dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D4 and Pentax K200D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D4 and the K200D.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D4 and K200D is 50 and 61 respectively.

Often, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D4 and K200D.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D4 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D4 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher D4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.