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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
70
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Nikon D5600 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D5600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 465g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released November 2016
  • Replaced the 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
  • Released September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon D5600 versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the D5600 (24MP) and K200D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D5600 was introduced 8 years after the K200D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the D5600 matches up against the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D5600 over the Pentax K200D

 D5600 K200D 
ReleasedNovember 2016September 2008More modern by 100 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D5600

 K200D D5600 

Common features in the Nikon D5600 and Pentax K200D

 D5600 K200D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5600 provides outer dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has proportions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D5600 versus Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D5600 vs the K200D.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D5600 and K200D is 70 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D5600 and K200D.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D5600 to produce more detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer D5600 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D5600 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
heavier than others (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D5600 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
69
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (820 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D5600
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
81
better than average battery life (820 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (690g)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D5600 Landscape photography details
Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (820 shots)
no image stabilization
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D5600
Vlogging with Pentax K200D
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D5600 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D5600 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D5600Pentax K200D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D5600 Pentax K200D
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-11-10 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 366.6mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 pounds) 690 gr (1.52 pounds)
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 All around score 84 64
DXO Color Depth score 24.1 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.0 11.4
DXO Low light score 1306 561
Other
Battery life 820 photographs -
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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $597 $600