Pentax K-70 vs Sony A200

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-70 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-70 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.