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Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Nikon D40X front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D40X
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 124 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced May 2007
  • Previous Model is Nikon D50
  • Successor is Nikon D60
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
  • Launched September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D40X (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D40X was introduced 15 months before the K200D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the D40X grades against the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D40X over the Pentax K200D

 D40X K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D40X

 K200D D40X 
LaunchedSeptember 2008May 2007Newer by 15 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D40X and Pentax K200D

 D40X K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D40X comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D40X compared to the K200D.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D40X and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the D40X and K200D.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D40X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D40X as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D40X
Street photography with Pentax K200D
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
more heavy than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D40X Sports photography info
Pentax K200D Sports photography info
41
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D40X Travel photography information
Pentax K200D Travel photography information
48
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
47
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (690g)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D40X
Landscape photography with Pentax K200D
48
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D40X Vlogging advice
Pentax K200D Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
9
can't record video
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Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D40X and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D40XPentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D40X Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2007-05-27 2008-09-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 17.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522g (1.15 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 94 x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.4
DXO Low light score 516 561
Other
Battery model EN-EL9 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $375 $600