| Attribute |
Nikon D3000 × | 
Pentax K200D × |
| General | | |
| Model | Nikon D3000 | Pentax K200D |
| Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
| Manufacturer url | - | https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/ |
| Model number | D3000 | K200D |
| Camera format | SLR | SLR |
| Release year (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Tripod mount | + | + |
| Length (mm) | 126 | 132 |
| Width (mm) | 64 | 74 |
| Height (mm) | 97 | 94 |
| Weight (g) | 800 | 763 |
| Waterproof | - | - |
| Predecessor | Nikon D40 | - |
| Successor | - | Pentax K2000 |
| Image Sensor | | |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony | - |
| 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 | 62 | 64 |
| Dxo color depth score (bit) | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Dxo dynamic range score (evs) | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso) | 563 | 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 | | - .dng)
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw (.pef
|
| Continuous-mode (fps) | 3 | 3 |
| Video Capture | | |
| Can take movies | - | - |
| Composite video out | + | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - | - |
| Hd video out | - | - |
| Lens and Optics | | |
| Lens mount | Nikon F | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
| Lens | Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR | smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 27.00 - 83.00 | 27.00 - 84.00 |
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 18.00 - 55.00 | 18.00 - 55.00 |
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3 | 3 |
| Aperture range (f) | 0.18 - 0.29 | 0.18 - 0.29 |
| Integrated nd filter | - | - |
| Min focus range (cm) | 28 | 25 |
| Filter thread (mm) | 52 | 52 |
| Optical image stabilization | + | - |
| Digital zoom | - | - |
| Auto Focus | | |
| Auto focus | + | + |
| Auto focus type | Nikon Multi-CAM 1000 11-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 9 line-type | 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 | Eye-level pentamirror w/ 0.8x magnification | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, coverage: 96%, magnification: 0.85x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 |
| Focus peaking | - | - |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x) | 0.53 | - |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x) | 0.8 | - |
| Display | | |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + | + |
| Rear display | + | + |
| Rear display size (inch) | 3 | 2.7 |
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 230,000 | 230,000 |
| Touchscreen | - | - |
| Articulating screen | - | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - | - |
| Selfie screen | - | - |
| Max playback zoom (x) | - | 16 |
| Top deck display | - | + |
| Exposure | | |
| Maximum iso (native) | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Iso settings | 100 - 1,600; expandable to 3200 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE |
| Auto iso mode | + | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- direct sunlight
- flash
- fluorescent
- incandescent
- preset
- shade
| - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- d
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent (w
- n)
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/4000 - 30 | 1/4000 - 30 |
| Bulb mode | + | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, 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 | Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait | 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 | - rear-curtain sync.
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction with slow sync
- slow sync
| |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) (m) | 12 | 13 |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent | Depends on lens |
| Max flash sync (s) | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Flash exposure compensation | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | - |
| External flash connection | ISO hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - | - |
| Image Storage | | |
| Usable memory types | | |
| Dual card slots | - | - |
| Raw capture support | + | + |
| Uncompressed format | | |
| 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) | - | |
| Performance Timing | | |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.48 | 0.51 |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame) | 0.48 | 0.48 |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 6 | 4 |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 0.51 | - |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | + |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 3 | 3 |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 16 | 5 |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 3.1 | - |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames) | 6 | - |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 3 | - |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames) | 6 | - |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 0.26 | 0.13 |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 0.26 | - |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) (s) | 0.19 | 0.11 |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s) | 0.29 | 0.26 |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.08 | 0.11 |
| Startup time (s) | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Play -> record time (s) | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Power | | |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots) | 550 | 400 |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL9a | 4 x AA |
| Usable battery types | | - alkaline disposables; nimh rechargeables
- lithium
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL9a Lithium-ion rechargeable | 4 x AA Lithium disposables |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | - |
| Software | | |
| Included software | - nikon software suite cd-rom
| |
| Os compatibility | | - macos 10.2 or later
- windows xp/vista
|
| Miscellaneous | | |
| Notes and features | - | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Expanded Dynamic Range function |