• APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600

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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Nikon D60

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More cross-type AF points
    9 vs 1
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • Less shutter lag
    0.12 vs 0.26 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More AF points
    11 vs 3
    More AF points improve autofocus

Nikon D60 advantages over Pentax K200D

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 500 vs 400 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Lighter weight
    544g vs 763g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    100 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Neither provide
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A200

Pentax K200D
Sony DSLR-A200
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $470
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A200

Nikon D60
Sony DSLR-A200
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Fast startup
  • $470
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A200

Compared to Sony DSLR-A300

Pentax K200D
Sony DSLR-A300
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Top deck display
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A300

Nikon D60
Sony DSLR-A300
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $563
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A300

Compared to Canon XS

Pentax K200D
Canon XS
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $440
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K200D vs Canon XS

Nikon D60
Canon XS
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $440
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D60 vs Canon XS

Compared to Pentax K2000

Pentax K200D
Pentax K2000
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Top deck display
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • Lighter weight
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Pentax K200D vs Pentax K2000

Nikon D60
Pentax K2000
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $556
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D60 vs Pentax K2000

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Pentax K200D
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $800
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Top deck display
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K200D vs Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D60
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Lighter weight
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D60 vs Sony DSLR-A330

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