Pentax K-50 vs Sony A200

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the K-50 (16MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-50 was revealed 5 years after the A200 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-50 scores versus the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

See the Pentax K-50 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-50 compared to the A200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-50 and A200 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-50 and A200.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-50 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer K-50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.