Pentax K200D vs Sony A7R III

The following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K200D versus Sony A7R III, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was brought out 10 years earlier than the A7R III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K200D matches up versus the A7R III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D & Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony A7R III Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K200D has external measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K200D versus Sony A7R III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K200D versus the A7R III.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and A7R III is 61 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and A7R III.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K200D due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R III will result in greater detail having its extra 32MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.