- APS-C 368.2mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K200D
K200D vs K2000 |
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Successor: |
Pentax K-x
K2000 vs K-x |
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General | ||
Model Number: | K2000 | Coolpix A |
Alternate Model Number(s): | K-m | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $699.95 | $1099.95 |
Street Price: | $555.99 | $1,096.95 |
Date Available: | 2008-11-15 | 2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
18.5 oz
(524 g)
includes batteries |
10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (122 x 92 x 69 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (111 x 64 x 40 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,164 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.2 | 4.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) |
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Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | n/a |
Lens: | smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL | NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 84mm | 28mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 1.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL phase-matching 5-point wide autofocus system (Auto, Wide, Spot) | Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 96% coverage, 0.85x mag., TBA eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 31.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Custom | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Auto Picture (Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action), Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [2MP], Night Snap [2MP]), Sensitivity Priority | Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | On, Off, Red-eye, Wireless | Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 6.0 |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | IR | Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): | AC adapter available | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.96 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.96 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.2 | 4.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.58 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.235 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.67 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.065 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s | |
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 4 x AA disposables | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | CD-ROM | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS-X 10.3+ | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | CCD-shift Shake Reduction. US$699.95 price includes Pentax K2000 body, DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL kit lens and AF 200FG flash. | Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130. |