Pentax K200D vs Sony A290
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Sony A230
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On this page, we will be looking at the Pentax K200D versus Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K200D was introduced 21 months before the A290 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K200D grades vs the A290 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A290
| K200D | A290 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Pentax K200D
| A290 | K200D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2010 |  | September 2008 | More recent by 21 months |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A290
| K200D | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K200D vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D provides outer dimensions 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 A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the K200D vs the A290.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A290 is 61 and 66 respectively.
Pentax K200D vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and A290.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A290 to offer more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older K200D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Pentax K200D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax K200D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-09-01 | 2010-06-09 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Highest video resolution | None | None |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 690g (1.52 pounds) | 549g (1.21 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 64 | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 561 | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $600 | $600 |