Nikon Df vs Pentax K200D

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Df 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 Df was introduced in December 2013 and Pentax K200D was introduced in September 2008. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

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

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

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.

Screen

Nikon Df has a 3.2" screen with 921k dot resolution and Pentax K200D has a 2.7" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

Viewfinder

Nikon Df has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderPentax K200D has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. Nikon Df has 100% coverage with 0.70x magnification and Pentax K200D has 96% coverage with 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

Nikon Df features a 16.2 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36.0 x 23.9 mm and a total area of 860.4 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800 and expands to 50 - 204,800 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
	Medium Format	44 x 33 mm	1452 mm2	4:3	0.79x
	Full Frame	36 x 24 mm	864 mm2	3:2	1x
	APS-H	27 x 18 mm	486 mm2	3:2	1.3x
	APS-C	23.6 x 15.6 mm	368.2 mm2	3:2	1.5x
	APS-C (Canon)	22.3 x 14.9 mm	332.3 mm2	3:2	1.6x
	Micro Four Thirds	17.4 x 13 mm	226.2 mm2	4:3	2x
	1-inch	13.2 x 8.8 mm	116.2 mm2	3:2	2.7x
	1/1.7-inch	7.44 x 5.58 mm	41.5 mm2	4:3	4.7x
	1/2.3-inch	6.17 x 4.55 mm	28.1 mm2	4:3	5.6x

Nikon Df is equipped with EXPEED 3 processor and can take pictures up to 4928 x 3280 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like FX: 3696 x 2456, 2464 x 1640; DX crop: 3200 x 2128, 2400 x 1592, 1600 x 1064 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 Df has Nikon F lens mount and Pentax K200D has Pentax K_AF2 lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Nikon Df its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Pentax K200D its crop factor 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.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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

Battery

Nikon Df comes with EN-EL14,EN-EL14a battery pack with battery life of 1400 shots and Pentax K200D comes with 4 x AA battery pack.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Df has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Pentax K200D has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Nikon Df 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 Df, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K200D. Nikon Df can shoot continuously up to 5.5 fps. Pentax K200D can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.

Focusing

Nikon Df has 39 (9 cross-type) focusing points and Pentax K200D has 11 focusing points. Nikon Df has detection range from -1 to +19 EV.

Exposure

Exposure meterings of Nikon Df ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Nikon Df and ±2 EV range on Pentax K200D. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Nikon Df and exposure lock and manual exposure adjustment on Pentax K200D.

Flash

Pentax K200D has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Nikon Df has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/250 sec on Nikon Df and 1/180 sec on Pentax K200D.

Nikon Df body has dimensions of 144 x 110 x 67 mm (5.67 x 4.33 x 2.64") and Pentax K200D body has dimensions of 134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.28 x 3.74 x 2.91"). Nikon Df weighs 760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz) and Pentax K200D weighs 690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz).

Nikon Df

Pentax K200D

144 mm

110 mm

134 mm

95 mm

110 mm

95 mm

67 mm

74 mm