Pentax K200D vs Samsung SL720

Below is a extended comparison of the Pentax K200D versus Samsung SL720, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is very similar but the K200D (APS-C) and SL720 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K200D was revealed 10 months prior to the SL720 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung SL720 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the K200D scores vs the SL720 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Samsung SL720. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery & Samsung SL720 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D offers outer measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 has sizing of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K200D compared to the SL720.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and SL720 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and SL720.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K200D using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung SL720 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.