Pentax K200D vs Samsung GX-20

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Pentax K200D vs Samsung GX-20

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APS-C 369.7mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

Go in depth with our full Pentax K200D Review.

APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Samsung GX-20 Review.

Succeeded by the Pentax K2000
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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Samsung GX-20

Less expensive
$800 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 5.07 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)

Samsung GX-20 advantages over Pentax K200D

Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
GX-20 test data on DxO Mark K200D test data on DxO Mark

714 vs 561 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Pentaprism viewfinder
Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
More pixels
14.6 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
6400 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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
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

Samsung GX-20

Sony DSLR-A200

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Sony DSLR-A200

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

Samsung GX-20

Canon XS

$1400
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$440
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Canon XS

Compared to Canon 50D

Pentax K200D

Canon 50D

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1000
APS-C

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K200D vs Canon 50D

Samsung GX-20

Canon 50D

$1400
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1000
APS-C

HDMI out
More dots on screen

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Canon 50D

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

Samsung GX-20

Sony DSLR-A330

$1400
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax K-7

Pentax K200D

Pentax K-7

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1300
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Pentaprism viewfinder

Compare Pentax K200D vs Pentax K-7

Samsung GX-20

Pentax K-7

$1400
APS-C

Higher effective ISO

$1300
APS-C

HDMI out
More dots on screen

Compare Samsung GX-20 vs Pentax K-7

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