Nikon D6 vs Pentax K200D

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD6K200D
      Predecessor ModelNikon D5 Pentax K100D Super
      MSRP$6499
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels21.33 Megapixel11 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.8 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 3,280,000
      Photo Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      ProcessorEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution5568 x 37123872 x 2592
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2432 (DX format)3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth14-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, ShadeAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points10511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points105
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark X screen with Af area brackets; framing grid can be displayedNatural-Bright-Matte II
      Optics Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Lens MountNikon FPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution2,359k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.72x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.72x0.57x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed900 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting14.0 fps2.8 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 14 fps at 20.8 MP for up to 200 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 10.5 fps at 20.8 MP
      Up to 60 fps at 2 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesNormal
      redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      rear-curtain sync
      off
      Auto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control using RGB sensor with approximately 180K (180,000) pixels; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot meteringPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityProgram, Auto, Manual, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Scene
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      DxO Low Light ISO561
      DxO Color Depth22.4
      DxO Dynamic Range11.4
      DxO Overall Score64
      Video Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      No
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x Nikon 10-Pin Input
      1 x RJ45 Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or smartphone
      Environmental Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F/0-40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Dimensions160 x 163 x 92 mm (6.3 x 6.42 x 3.62")134 x 95 x 74 mm (5.28 x 3.74 x 2.91")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1450 g (3.20 lb / 51.15 oz)690 g (1.52 lb / 24.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.2 x 8.5 x 6.5"
      Package Weight6.165 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Battery PackEN-EL18c4 x AA
      Battery Life3580 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon D6 Pentax K200D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Illuminated Buttons
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX-D software required)


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