Pentax K200D vs Sony A200

Here is a thorough assessment of the Pentax K200D and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K200D was unveiled 2 months later than the A200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the K200D matches up versus the A200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D provides physical measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K200D compared to the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A200 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and A200.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.