Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240
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Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Key Specs
(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
- Older Model is Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also Known as ST5000
Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Pentax K200D and Samsung TL240, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and TL240 (14MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and TL240 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe K200D was brought out 16 months prior to the TL240 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung TL240 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the K200D matches up vs the TL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Samsung TL240. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery & Samsung TL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Samsung TL240
K200D | TL240 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL240 over the Pentax K200D
TL240 | K200D | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | September 2008 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Samsung TL240
K200D | TL240 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D features exterior measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung TL240 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K200D and Samsung TL240 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K200D and the TL240.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and TL240 is 61 and 95 respectively.
Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and TL240.
To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K200D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung TL240 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax K200D vs Samsung TL240 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Samsung TL240 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax K200D | Samsung TL240 |
Also Known as | - | ST5000 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2008-09-01 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4334 x 3256 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 690 grams (1.52 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 561 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | 4 x AA | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $600 | $171 |