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Pentax K200D

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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3 stars
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3.9 out of 5
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Pros

  • street prices are more reasonable
  • Autofocus accuracy is excellent
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images

Cons

  • it is not functional enough
  • the camera is very weak
  • no other Nikon or Canon camera is ever so naughty with batteries

Key specs

  • CCD
  • APS-C
  • 23.5x15.7 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3872, 2592 px
  • Pentax KAF2, Pentax DA, Pentax FA
  • Center, Continuous, Selective single-point, Single
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Pentax K200D - Pros & Cons

Pentax K200D

Pros

  • street prices are more reasonable
  • Autofocus accuracy is excellent
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • quicker and more accurate than Alpha DSLR's
  • smaller
  • handles better
  • more features and better build quality
  • pretty well laid out and quick to navigate
  • WR is amazing
  • solid feel

Cons

  • it is not functional enough
  • the camera is very weak
  • no other Nikon or Canon camera is ever so naughty with batteries
  • the additional display does not have an auxiliary backlight
  • cameras use the same sensors does not guarantee the same image quality
  • No special designed hard to find
  • AA battery + 10MP CCD + Weather sealing
  • Pentax/Ricoh does not care enough about firmware updates
  • it could be connected to an external display
  • and hit the shutter whenever you are not close to the camera
  • Shooting portraits leans heavily to sensor specs

Pentax K200D - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3872 x 2592 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Pentax K200D - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Image sensor formatAPS-C
Sensor size0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Max resolution3872 x 2592 px
Other resolutions
  • 3008x2000
  • 1824x1216
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Optics and focus
Lens mount
  • Pentax KAF2
  • Pentax DA
  • Pentax FA
Optical zoom3.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)1.5 x
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)Flash
Focus adjustmentAuto
Focal length multiplier1.5x
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Continuous
  • Selective single-point
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Number of focus points11
Max number of AF points (incl. assistant)11
Image stabiliserBuilt-in
Phase detection autofocusyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter typeElectronic
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Number of exposures3
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps
  • 1/2
  • 1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay12.0 s
Histogramyes
Flash sync speed1/180s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range13
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flash connectionHot shoe
Flash metering systemP-TTL
External flashyes
Continuous drive2.8 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Museum
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
Speed (JPEG)2.8 fps
Speed (RAW)2.8 fps
Exposure bracketing0.3 - 2.0±EV
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Design
Body typeCompact SLR
Body materialPlastic
Colour of productBlack
Anti-dust systemyes
Environmentally sealedyes
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Storage
Compatible memory cardsSD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Firewireno
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3872 x 2592 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeSensor-shift
Uncompressed formatRAW
HDRno
AEB/HDR supportyes
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderOptical
Viewfinder coverage96.0 %
Viewfinder magnification0.85 x
Separate info displayyes
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Videography features
Video recordingno
Camera playbackSlide show
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Dimensions
Weight22.22 oz
Width5.24 in
Height3.7 in
Depth2.86 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)550
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modesRotating

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Pentax K200D Pentax - Editorial Reviews (19)

3.9
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Pentax K200D Pentax K200D review
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TechRadar
Published: 03.06.2008
Pentax K200D review
4.5

The K20D proved to be a great camera, but will the K200D meet the same standard?

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D Review
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DPReview
Published: 01.09.2008
Pentax K200D Review

The K200D was announced in January 2008 as a straight replacement for the K100D (actually the K100D Super which itself was a minor upgrade of the K100D launched in June 2007). The new model is aimed at the entry level segment of the market where it will have to compete with the likes of the Nikon D60, Olympus E-520 and the Canon EOS 450D.

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D SLR Review - Steve's Digicams
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Pentax K200D SLR Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 5/20/2008 Click on the K200D for a QuickTime VR tour The new PENTAX K200D dSLR is designed for the novice photographer. Yet it includes many advanced features including a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a weather-resistant body and in-body anti shake & dust removal systems. As

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D
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CNET
Published: 28.04.2008
Pentax K200D

Pentax K200D

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 23.01.2008
Pentax K200D Review
4.0

Pentax K200D review, find out how the K200D stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Pentax K200D
4.5

An affordable, well-built DLSR camera with some worthwhile features for photo enthusiasts.The new Pentax K200D replaces the K100D and is targeted at family users and digital SLR beginners. Although its 10.2-megapixel CCD image sensor has lower resolution than the 14.2-megapixel CMOS chip in the K20D, the entry-level K200D has similar dust- and moisture-proof sealing, the same built-in anti-shake and dust removal and many of the same functions, but a significantly lower price tag.

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D
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Good Gear Guide
Pentax K200D
4.0

Pentax's K200D may not quite be enough to topple the Nikon and Canon empire in the entry-level SLR space, but it is a very solid alternative. It combines image stabilisation and dust reduction with some impressive images and a great build.

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D Review
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DPReview
Published: 01.09.2008
Pentax K200D Review

The K200D was announced in January 2008 as a straight replacement for the K100D (actually the K100D Super which itself was a minor upgrade of the K100D launched in June 2007). The new model is aimed at the entry level segment of the market where it will have to compete with the likes of the Nikon D60, Olympus E-520 and the Canon EOS 450D.

Pentax K200D Photography Blog
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Pentax K200D Pentax K200D | Cameralabs
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Published: 13.07.2008
Pentax K200D | Cameralabs

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 24.04.2008
Pentax K200D digital SLR
4.0

The Pentax K200D has 10 megapixels and is built to survive the worst weather

Pentax K200D Pentax K200D Review
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Camera News and Reviews
Published: 02.07.2008
Pentax K200D Review

The Pentax K200D is a 10.2-megapixel digital SLR with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and Pentax's Shake Reduction image stabilization system. The camera has a dust

Pentax K200D Review: Pentax K200D DSLR
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Published: 03.04.2008
Review: Pentax K200D DSLR

Pentax K200D Photography Blog
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Pentax K200D Pentax K200D Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 01.09.2008
Pentax K200D Review | Camera Decision
2.5

Pentax K200D is a 10.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C sized CCD sensor and Pentax KAF2 mount. Read our K200D review to find its pros and cons.

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