Pentax K200D vs Sony A330
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Revealed September 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced May 2009
- Older Model is Sony A300

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D versus Sony A330, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the A330 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The K200D was revealed 8 months earlier than the A330 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K200D grades versus the A330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The full galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony A330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A330
K200D | A330 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax K200D
A330 | K200D | |||
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Announced | May 2009 | ![]() | September 2008 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A330
K200D | A330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D has got outside dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A330 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K200D versus Sony A330 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K200D versus the A330.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and A330 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and A330.
All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files although you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The older K200D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

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Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K200D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2008-09-01 | 2009-05-18 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 690 gr (1.52 lb) | 529 gr (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | 64 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 22.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 11.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 561 | 535 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 230 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $545 |