Pentax K200D vs Pentax Kx — Which Is Better?
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Pentax · DSLR · 10.2 MP · APS-C
Pentax K200D
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Pentax · DSLR · 12.4 MP · APS-C · Standard HD video
Pentax Kx
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Pentax K-x is the lighter, more compact carry at 580 g, against 690 g for the Pentax K200D, a difference of 110 g. Both are DSLRs, with the K-x arriving in 2009 a year after the 2008 K200D. The K-x measures 123 x 92 x 68 mm, so it packs into a smaller bag than the K200D at 134 x 95 x 74 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2008 | 2009 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 23, 2008 | September 17, 2009 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 134 x 95 x 74 mm | 123 x 92 x 68 mm |
| Camera weight | 690 g | 580 g |
| Optics | 48/100 | 51/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe K-x is the stronger choice for action and for shooting at higher ISO settings in dim light. Its native ISO range reaches 6400 and its expanded settings run to 12800, while the K200D stops at 1600 for both. Its 4.7 fps continuous rate suits moving subjects like children, pets and sports far better than the K200D's 2.8 fps. The K-x also gives more room to crop a distant subject, with 12.4 MP against 10.2 MP. Its 1/6000 second top shutter speed allows wider apertures in bright daylight than the K200D's 1/4000 second. Both use the Pentax KAF mount, so the same lenses serve either body, and both offer in-body stabilisation for handheld work. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
10.2 MP050 | 12.4 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
3872 x 2592 | 4288 x 2848 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
16 x 24 | 15.8 x 23.6 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
2.8 fps045 | 4.7 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Pentax KAF | Pentax KAF |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Prime | Prime |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 20030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
16003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
16003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 600080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
110300 | 110300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | Unscored | 34/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe K-x is the only one of the pair that records video, so casual movie moments are possible straight from the camera. Its maximum video resolution is Standard HD, saved as Motion JPEG files, and its maximum frame rate is 25 fps. The K200D records no video at all, making the K-x the clear pick if moving footage matters alongside stills. Neither camera offers a built-in timelapse function. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
No |  Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
N/A |  Standard HD |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
N/A | 1280 x 720 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
N/A | 25 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
N/A | Motion JPEG |
| Features | 34/100 | 34/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing is the K200D's standout advantage, protecting the body for shooting in rain, sea spray or dust, where the K-x has none. Live view is the K-x's answer, letting you compose on its 2.7-inch TFT screen for waist-level or tripod shots, a framing option the K200D lacks. The two screens share a 2.7-inch size and 230,000 dots. Both cameras offer a built-in flash plus support for external flash units. Neither has GPS, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so geotagging and wireless transfer are unavailable on either. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2300001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
✗ | ✗ |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
No |  Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
✗ | ✗ |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 51/100 | 51/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryAA batteries power both cameras, so one spare set can serve either body. The K-x is rated for 1900 shots per set against 1800 for the K200D under their respective test conditions, a small edge in stamina. Each has a single card slot, and neither charges over USB. For cards, the K200D accepts MMC alongside SD and SDHC, while the K-x takes SD and SDHC only. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / MMC | SD / SDHC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | 4 x AA batteries | 4 x AA batteries |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
1800 shots1505000 | 1900 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The K-x is the better pick for most photographers. Its wider ISO range, 4.7 fps burst, live view and Standard HD video handle dim rooms, moving subjects and occasional movies, and it weighs 110 g less for travel. Choose the K200D when weather sealing matters more, such as hiking in rain, dusty trails or days near the water. Both offer in-body stabilisation and run on AA batteries, so either slots easily into a kit.