- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Pentax K2000
K200D vs K2000 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | K200D | DSLR-A230 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $799.95 | $549.00 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2008-03-30 | 2009-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
26.9 oz
(763 g)
includes batteries |
25.6 oz
(725 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.7 x
2.9 in. (132 x 94 x 74 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (128 x 97 x 68 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.2 | 10.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.12 microns | 6.12 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 64 | 63 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.4 | 22.3 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | 11.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 561 | 531 |
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) |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1936 (5.6 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 3872 x 2176 (8.4 MP, 16:9), 2896 x 1632 (4.7 MP, Other), 1920 x 1088 (2.1 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG, RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 2.4 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | ||
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) | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | smc Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL II | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 84mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 55.0mm |
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: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, coverage: 96%, magnification: 0.85x, diopter: -2.5 to 1.5 | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x mag., 16.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,400 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 12.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, ISO priority AE | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 16-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash-Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum), , Sensitivity Priority | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TBA | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 10.0 m / 32.8 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Full TTL exposure |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | 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 | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | IR or wired | Optional wireless |
Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote | DC input, min-HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | 0.48 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.48 | 0.78 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 2.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 21 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | 0.19 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.108 seconds | 0.182 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.26 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.108 seconds | 0.107 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Wide Area AF lag = 0.204s | |
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.6 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots (NiMH AA) | 510 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA | Proprietary NP-FH50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium, Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 4 x AA Lithium disposables | 1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74 | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (v. 10.13+) |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | PENTAX-developed Shake Reduction (SR) system; Weather and dust resistant body; Expanded Dynamic Range function; Improved Dust Reduction system that features the new Dust Alert function to pinpoint the exact location of dust particles for the photographer to remove. | SteadyShot Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization. |