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Comparison of Nikon D40 and Pentax K200D [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K200D ×
Nikon D40 ×
General
ModelPentax K200DNikon D40
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/-
Model numberK200DD40
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20082006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)132126
Width (mm)7464
Height (mm)9494
Weight (g)763737
Waterproof--
SuccessorPentax K2000Nikon D300
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.26.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72369.72
Sensor width (mm)23.723.7
Sensor height (mm)15.615.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.127.88
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6456
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.421
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.411
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)561561
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
  • 1504 x 1000(1.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2256 x 1496(3.4 mp other)
  • 3008 x 2000(6.0 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • .dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • raw (.pef
  • jpeg
  • raw (.nef)
Continuous-mode (fps)32.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)Nikon F
Lenssmc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL IINikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 84.0027.00 - 83.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.06
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2528
Filter thread (mm)5252
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII)Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCD(playback only)Optical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, coverage: 96%, magnification: 0.85x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.5 diopter
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1619
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AEAuto, 200 - 1600; 3200 extended
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature
  • d
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (w
  • n)
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPicture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, FoodPortrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, no flash
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 20
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • tba
  • rear-curtain sync.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction with slow sync
  • slow sync
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1312
Flash range descriptionDepends on lens-
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/500
Flash exposure compensation--3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeISO hot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .dng)
  • raw (.pef
  • raw (.nef)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir or wired
  • optional ml-l3 wireless
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • wired remote
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.510.6
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.57
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)32.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5100
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.26
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.26
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.19
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.26-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.1
Startup time (s)0.50.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.64.8
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400470
Battery form factor4 x AAEN-EL9
Usable battery types
  • alkaline disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x AA Lithium disposables1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom s-sw74
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • macos 10.2 or later
  • windows xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Expanded Dynamic Range function-



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