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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
77
Overall
69
Nikon D5200 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D5200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 555g - 129 x 98 x 78mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon D5100
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5300
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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D5200 was released 4 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D5200 scores versus the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5200 over the Pentax K200D

 D5200 K200D 
AnnouncedMay 2013September 2008Fresher by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D5200

 K200D D5200 

Common features in the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K200D

 D5200 K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D5200 provides outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K200D has sizing of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5200 and Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the D5200 versus the K200D.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D5200 and K200D is 66 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D5200 and K200D.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon D5200 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger D5200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D5200
Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
79
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5200 Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
69
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5200 Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
61
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5200
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
69
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
47
weather proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (690 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5200 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5200 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D5200Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5200 Pentax K200D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-05-16 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555g (1.22 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 84 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.2 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 13.9 11.4
DXO Low light score 1284 561
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL14 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $595 $600