| Attribute |
Nikon D200 × | 
Pentax K200D × |
| General | | |
| Model | Nikon D200 | Pentax K200D |
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/ |
| Model number | D200 | K200D |
| Camera format | Pro SLR | SLR |
| Release year (year) | 2005 | 2008 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 147 | 132 |
| Width (mm) | 74 | 74 |
| Height (mm) | 113 | 94 |
| Weight (g) | 830 | 763 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Successor | Nikon D300 | Pentax K2000 |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor area (mm²) | 372.88 | 369.72 |
| Sensor width (mm) | 23.6 | 23.7 |
| Sensor height (mm) | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 6.1 | 6.12 |
| Focal Length Multiplier (x) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | - | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 64 | 64 |
| Dxo color depth score (bit) | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 11.5 | 11.4 |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 583 | 561 |
| Image Capture | | |
| Image resolution | - 1936 x 1296(2.5 mp other)
- 2896 x 1944(5.6 mp other)
- 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
| - 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
- 3872 x 2592(10.0 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - 12-bit compression
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- nef (raw)
| - .dng)
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw (.pef
|
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 5 | 3 |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | - | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - | - |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
| Lens | Nikon F mount | smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | - | 27.00 - 84.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | - | 18.00 - 55.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | - | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | - | 0.18 - 0.29 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | - | 25 |
| Filter thread (mm) | - | 52 |
| Optical image stabilization | - | - |
| Digital zoom | - | - |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | TTL Phase Detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 1000); 11-point : 1 center cross, 2 horizontal, 8 vertical | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
| Auto focus assist light | + | + |
| Manual focus | + | + |
| Viewfinder | | |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD(playback only) | Optical / LCD(playback only) |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95%, 0.94x, 19.5mm eyepoint, -2.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, coverage: 96%, magnification: 0.85x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x) | 0.63 | - |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x) | 0.94 | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | 25 | 16 |
| Top deck display | + | + |
| Exposure | | |
| Maximum iso (native) | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps, plus HI-0.3, HI-0.7 and HI-1 (3200) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE |
| Auto iso mode | + | + |
| White balance settings | | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- d
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent (w
- n)
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/8000 - 30 | 1/4000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | + | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | - | + |
| Aperture priority | + | + |
| Shutter priority | + | + |
| Full manual exposure | + | + |
| Creative exposure modes | - | Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food |
| Self timer (s) | | |
| High resolution composite | - | - |
| Flash | | |
| Built-in flash | + | + |
| Flash modes | - | |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 12 | 13 |
| Flash range description | (ISO 100 at 20�C/68�F): approx. 12m / 39ft (manual 13m / 42ft) | Depends on lens |
| Max flash sync (s) | 1/250 | 1/180 |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - | - |
| Image Storage | | |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | + | + |
| Uncompressed format | - 12-bit compression
- nef (raw)
| |
| Connectivity | | |
| Built-in wi-fi | - | - |
| NFC | - | - |
| Bluetooth | - | - |
| Built-in gps | - | - |
| Microphone jack | - | - |
| Headphone jack | - | - |
| External connections | | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - | + |
| Dpof compliant | + | + |
| Remote control | + | + |
| Remote control type | | |
| Connections (extended) | - dc in
- gps nmea 0183 (ver. 2.01) interface standard supported with 9-pin d-sub cable (optional) and gps adapter cord mc-35 (optional)
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| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.3 | 0.51 |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 0.3 | 0.48 |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 22 | 4 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | + |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 5 | 3 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 31 | 5 |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.27 | 0.13 |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.27 | - |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.27 | 0.26 |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Startup time (s) | 0.2 | 0.5 |
| Play -> record time (s) | - | 0.3 |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 3 | 4.6 |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 340 | 400 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL3e | 4 x AA |
| Usable battery types | | - alkaline disposables; nimh rechargeables
- lithium
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL3e Lithium Ion rechargeable | 4 x AA Lithium disposables |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | - |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + | - |
| Internal charging supported | - | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | | |
| Os compatibility | - | - macos 10.2 or later
- windows xp/vista
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| Miscellaneous | | |
| Notes and features | - | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Expanded Dynamic Range function |