Pentax K200D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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Pentax K200D vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

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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 369.0mm²
14.8 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Sigma DP1 Merrill Review.
See real-world photos taken with the DP1 Merrill.

Succeeded by the Pentax K2000
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Differences

Pentax K200D advantages over Sigma DP1 Merrill

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 6.12 vs 5.00 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 2.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 97 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.12 vs 0.49 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sigma DP1 Merrill advantages over Pentax K200D

Lighter weight
391g vs 763g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
14.8 vs 10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
3.8 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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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Review Excerpt

Read our Pentax K200D Review

Exceptionally detailed and uniquely beautiful image quality at low ISOs; Fast, sharp 28mm-equivalent lens; Simple, straightforward controls match camera's simple, straightforward (street photography) goals.
Fixed-focal-length lens; Image quality deteriorates significantly at ISO 800 and above; Overall sluggish performer; Falls short when capturing JPEGs; Terrible VGA-only video quality; Very poor battery life; No built-in flash.
Read our Sigma DP1 Merrill Review

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

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sony DSLR-A200

$849
APS-C

Lighter weight
More dots on screen

$470
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill 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

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Canon XS

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
More dots on screen

$440
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Canon XS

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

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Sony DSLR-A330

$849
APS-C

Lighter weight
More dots on screen

$530
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Leica X2

Pentax K200D

Leica X2

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$1499
APS-C

Thinner
HDMI out

Compare Pentax K200D vs Leica X2

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X2

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Leica X2

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Pentax K200D

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$1534
APS-C

Thinner
Higher max flash sync

Compare Pentax K200D vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sigma DP1 Merrill

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
More dots on screen

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Internal flash

Compare Sigma DP1 Merrill vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

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