Pentax K10D vs Sony HX200V

The following is a thorough review of the Pentax K10D vs Sony HX200V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the K10D (10MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K10D (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K10D was revealed 6 years before the HX200V which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the K10D matches up vs the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K10D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K10D Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K10D provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the K10D compared to the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K10D and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K10D and HX200V.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K10D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX200V will give more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged K10D is going to be behind in sensor tech.