Pentax K-7 vs Sony A200

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax K-7 versus Sony A200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-7 was launched 15 months after the A200 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-7 matches up against the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-7 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-7 versus the A200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and A200 is 60 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and A200.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-7 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer K-7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.