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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
68
Imaging
66
Features
81
Overall
72
Nikon D5300 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D5200
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5500
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D5300 versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D5300 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5300 was announced 5 years after the K200D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D5300 grades versus the K200D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Pentax K200D

 D5300 K200D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2008Newer by 67 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D5300

 K200D D5300 

Common features in the Nikon D5300 and Pentax K200D

 D5300 K200D 
Manual focus More exact focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D5300 features outside dimensions of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D5300 versus Pentax K200D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D5300 compared to the K200D.

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5300 and K200D is 68 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5300 and K200D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon D5300 to provide greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher D5300 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
79
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5300 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
70
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5300 Sports photography info
Pentax K200D Sports photography info
66
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5300 Travel photography features
Pentax K200D Travel photography features
80
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
47
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (690g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K200D Landscape photography factors
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
56
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is small (2.7")
no liveview feature
resolution not great (10MP)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5300 Vlogging info
Pentax K200D Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly display
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5300 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D5300Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D5300 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-12 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 480g (1.06 lbs) 690g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1338 561
Other
Battery life 600 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL14,EN-EL14a 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $429 $600