Pentax K-S1 vs Sony A200

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony A200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and A200 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-S1 was unveiled 6 years after the A200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-S1 matches up vs the A200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-S1 features physical measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-S1 against the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and A200 is 69 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and A200.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-S1 to result in more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger K-S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.