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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73
Nikon D5500 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5300
  • Renewed by Nikon D5600
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
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D5500 and Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D5500 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D5500 was announced 6 years later than the K200D and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D5500 matches up against the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Pentax K200D

 D5500 K200D 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2008Fresher by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D5500

 K200D D5500 

Common features in the Nikon D5500 and Pentax K200D

 D5500 K200D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D5500 features external measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the D5500 against the K200D.

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D5500 and K200D is 71 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D5500 and K200D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon D5500 to show extra detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer D5500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5500 Street photography information
Pentax K200D Street photography information
75
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (420 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
68
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery life (820 shots)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D5500 Travel photography info
Pentax K200D Travel photography info
81
good battery life (820 shots)
lighter than competition (420 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (690 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5500 Landscape photography info
Pentax K200D Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (820 shots)
no image stabilization
56
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D5500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
lighter than competition (420g)
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D5500 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5500 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D5500Pentax K200D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D5500 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-01-06 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 39 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420g (0.93 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 84 64
DXO Color Depth rating 24.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 11.4
DXO Low light rating 1438 561
Other
Battery life 820 photographs -
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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $700 $600