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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200

Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72
Pentax K-70 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
50
Features
38
Overall
45

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-70 versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-70 was announced 8 years after the A200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-70 scores against the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony A200

 K-70 A200 
AnnouncedJune 2016July 2008Newer by 97 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Pentax K-70

 A200 K-70 

Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony A200

 K-70 A200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-70 comes with physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony A200 has measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-70 vs the A200.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-70 and A200 is 62 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-70 and A200.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-70 to give greater detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent K-70 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-70 Street photography factors
Sony A200 Street photography factors
71
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others (688g)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-70
Sports photography with Sony A200
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
bad battery (410 shots)
50
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-70 Travel photography details
Sony A200 Travel photography details
64
environment proofing
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (410 shots)
more heavy than others (688g)
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-70 Landscape photography info
Sony A200 Landscape photography info
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery (410 CIPA)
54
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A200 as a Vlogging camera
71
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
more heavy than others (688 grams)
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-70 and Sony A200
 Pentax K-70Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-70 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2016-06-08 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME MII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/6000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 688g (1.52 lbs) 572g (1.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 521
Other
Battery life 410 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash
Card slots One One
Price at release $649 $100