Reasons to choose K-x
Released in 2009, K-x has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 515 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Pentax K-x
vs Pentax K200D
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
K-x369 mm²
K200D- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.1%
The K-x has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
K-xMetricK200D
12.4 MPEffective pixels10.2 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.5 × 15.7
5.48 µmPixel pitch6.01 µm
30.07 µm²Pixel area36.17 µm²
3.33 MP/cm²Pixel density2.76 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
515 gWeight690 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
4 x AA batteries (Lithium, Alkaline or Ni-MH)BatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The K-x has the larger sensor area. The K-x has the lighter body. The K-x has the higher effective resolution. The K-x is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose K200D
Released in 2008, K200D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 690 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.