Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon D40X and the Pentax K200D, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon D40X was introduced in May 2007 and Pentax K200D was introduced in September 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon D40X Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3 Focus Points
      • 2.5" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax K200D Highlights

      • 10.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon D40X
      4. Advantage of Pentax K200D
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon D40X and Pentax K200D.

      PROS

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 64
      •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon D40X

      Nikon D40X
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon D40X over Pentax K200D.

      Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D
      Center Autofocus vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Lighter 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) vs 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon D40X.

      Nikon D80
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D60
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Nikon D40
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D50
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D70
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon D90
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Nikon D70s
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Canon Rebel SL1
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony ZV-E1
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Leica M8
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      APS-H

      10.35 MP

      Fujifilm X-Pro2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Nikon 1 J1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Advantage of Pentax K200D

      Pentax K200D
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K200D over Nikon D40X.

      Nikon D40X vs Pentax K200D
      More Focus Points 3 vs 11
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 2.7"
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 96%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.53x vs 0.57x
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 516 vs 561
      Higher DxO Overall Score 63 vs 64
      Environmental Sealing vs

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Pentax K200D.

      Pentax K100D Super
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Nikon Df
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T5i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Nikon D6
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      Full Frame

      20.8 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Olympus PEN E-P7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon D40X Pentax K200D
        Built-in Flash
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon D40X Pentax K200D
        No Video Capture
        Low Resolution Sensor10.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
        Low Native ISO1,6001,600
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points311
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Live View
        Low Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps2.8 fps
        No HDMI Output
        No Built-in Microphone
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon D40X has a 2.5" screen with 230k dot resolution and Pentax K200D has a 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinders. Nikon D40X has 95% coverage with 0.80x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Pentax K200D has 96% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Nikon D40X features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode. Pentax K200D features a 10.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon D40X is equipped with EXPEED processor and can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 1296 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Pentax K200D can take pictures up to 3872 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon D40X has Nikon F lens mount and Pentax K200D has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Pentax K200D

      Pentax K200D has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon D40X comes with EN-EL9 battery pack and Pentax K200D comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon D40X has Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal plane shutter. Pentax K200D has Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon D40X, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K200D. Nikon D40X can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps. Pentax K200D can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 17.00 m at ISO 100 on Nikon D40X and 13.00 m at ISO 100 on Pentax K200D. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Standard ISO hot-shoe contact with sync or signal or and ground contacts and safety lock to Nikon D40X and via Hot Shoe to Pentax K200D. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Nikon D40X and 1/180 sec on Pentax K200D.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon D40X body has dimensions of 124 x 94 x 64 mm (4.88 x 3.7 x 2.52") and Pentax K200D body has dimensions of 134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.28 x 3.74 x 2.91"). Nikon D40X weighs 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz) and Pentax K200D weighs 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz).

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      124 mm

      94 mm

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      134 mm

      95 mm

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      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon D40X and Pentax K200D

      Nikon D40X and Pentax K200D for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      76
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      POOR
      52
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      POOR
      51
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      GOOD
      71
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      GOOD
      77
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      GOOD
      80
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon D40X and Pentax K200D and give them scores of 54 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 63
      GOOD
      70
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 64

      Photo

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      GOOD
      71
      •   3 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon D40X

      Pentax K200D

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 522 g (1.15 lb / 18.41 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)


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