Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K100D S

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D5200 was brought out 5 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D5200 matches up against the K100D S for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D5200 & Pentax K100D Super. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D5200 Gallery & Pentax K100D S Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has sizing of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the D5200 vs the K100D S.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D5200 and K100D S is 66 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D5200 and K100D S.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon D5200 to result in greater detail having its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent D5200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.