Typical price: £475
What is it: Entry-level 10.2-megapixel dSLR
What we think: There are lighter and simpler entry-level dSLRs if you don't already own Pentax lenses
Compare the Pentax K200D
Pentax K200D compared to other digital SLRs
 Pentax K200D |
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III |
 Nikon D3 |
 Pentax K100D Super |
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| Review date | 9 May 08 | 5 Jul 07 | 24 Sep 08 | 16 Oct 07 |
| Editor's rating |
6.2
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9.3
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9.3
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9.0
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| Price range | £475 | |||
| Review summary | The Pentax K200D has a couple of flourishes -- like optical image stabilisation -- but lacks entry-level features such as live view and face detection. It's chunkier than we'd like with such a basic model, so if you're after an entry-level model there are lighter and friendlier models around. Lens compatibility is a big plus for Pentax fans, though Read full review |
Canon's EOS-1D Mark III offers a luxurious cocktail of high-resolution, extremely low noise, blazingly fast burst shooting, abundant customisation and a build quality and ergonomic design among the best you'll find in today's camera market Read full review |
Nikon's flagship dSLR packs a full-frame 12-megapixel sensor and is a highly versatile imaging powerhouse that lets photographers create images previously impossible to capture. As long as you can get used to this camera's solid weight, it's a definite step up from the D2Xs and produces high-quality photography. This one is definitely aimed at the pros, so amateurs beware Read full review |
In many ways, the operation and performance of the Pentax K100D Super exceeds expectations, given both its price and 'mere' 6-megapixel resolution. For just £370, it represents one of the biggest dSLR bargains out there for anyone looking to make the trade up from a compact or swap from a film SLR Read full review |
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