Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
- Launched May 2013
- Previous Model is Nikon D5100
- Newer Model is Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Updated by Pentax K100D S
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Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe D5200 was manufactured 6 years after the K100D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the D5200 grades versus the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D5200 & Pentax K100D. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Pentax K100D
| D5200 | K100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2013 |  | December 2006 | Newer by 79 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 210k | Crisper screen (+711k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Nikon D5200
| K100D | D5200 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D
| D5200 | K100D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5200 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the D5200 and the K100D.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and K100D is 66 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and K100D.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D5200 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher D5200 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
| Nikon D5200 | Pentax K100D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon D5200 | Pentax K100D |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2013-05-16 | 2006-12-03 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed 3 | - |
| 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 | 6MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 39 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax KAF |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 96 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.57x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 555g (1.22 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 84 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1284 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $595 | $0 |
