Pentax K2000 (with 18-55mm lens and AF200FG flash) comparison

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Product name	Pentax K2000 (with 18-55mm lens and AF200FG flash)	Nikon D3000 (with 18mm-55mm lens)	Nikon D5000 (with 18-55mm lens)	Canon Rebel XS (black, with 18-55mm lens)	Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 (with 18-55mm lens)
Price	$689.99	$469.99 to $593.99	$696.95 to $899.00	$449.95 to $569.99	$429.95 to $499.99
CNET editors' rating	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating		4.0 stars	4.0 stars	4.0 stars
Release date	April 01, 2009	August 24, 2009	April 29, 2009	August 04, 2008	June 01, 2009
The Bottom Line	Speedy performance lifts the Pentax K2000 above the cheap-dSLR masses, but bad default settings make it an iffy choice for newbies.	Its feature set is basic even by entry-level standards, but the Nikon D3000 delivers the photo quality and performance you expect when stepping up to a dSLR, with an optional interface that's very beginner friendly.	Though it falls short in its design, the Nikon D5000 delivers a nice feature set, speedy performance, and great photo quality for the money.	The Canon EOS Rebel XS is a good entry-level dSLR, but only its photo quality stands out among the competition.	The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it's a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330.
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Lens aperture	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	F/3.5-5.6	F/3.5-5.6	F/3.5-5.6
Equivalent 35mm focal length	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	29 - 88 mm	Info unavailable
Optical zoom	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	3 x	3 x	3 x
Light sensitivity	ISO 100-3200 ISO auto (100-3200)	ISO 3200 ISO 100-1600 ISO auto (100-1600)	ISO 200-3200	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO auto (100-800)	ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 ISO auto
Display (projector) technology	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix	TFT active matrix
Video input type	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera	Digital camera
Battery technology	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Lithium ion
Weight	1.1 lbs	17.1 oz	1.2 lbs	15.9 oz	15.9 oz
Effective sensor resolution	10,200,000 pixels	10,200,000 pixels	12,300,000 pixels	10,100,000 pixels	10,200,000 pixels
Still image format	JPEG DNG (RAW) PEF (RAW)	JPEG NEF (RAW) RAW + JPEG	JPEG NEF (RAW)	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG	RAW JPEG RAW + JPEG
Service & support type	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	1 year parts and labor warranty
Display (projector) diagonal size	2.7 in	3 in	2.7 in	2.5 in	2.7 in
Manual focus	Info unavailable	Info unavailable	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic	Manual Automatic
Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications	Full specifications
Buying choices	Amazon.com Marketplace $689.99 In stock: Yes Price from 1 CNET Certified store	Beach Camera $496.95 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $496.95 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $469.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 9 authorized stores	TigerDirect.com $699.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $699.95 In stock: Yes Beach Camera $696.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 10 authorized stores	Beach Camera $489.00 In stock: Yes Buydig.com $474.95 In stock: Yes TigerDirect.com $549.99 In stock: Yes Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores	Amazon.com $499.00 In stock: Yes Sony Electronics, Inc. $499.99 In stock: Yes B&H Photo-Video $429.95 In stock: Yes Prices from 7 authorized stores
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