Canon A800 vs Pentax K200D

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A800 versus Pentax K200D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A800 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is fairly similar but the A800 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The A800 was brought out 2 years later than the K200D and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A800 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A800 matches up vs the K200D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A800 & Pentax K200D. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A800 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A800 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A800 compared to the K200D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A800 and K200D is 93 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A800 and K200D.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The A800 provides the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF harder. The younger A800 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.