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Pentax K200D vs Sony A330

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(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
Sony A330
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A330

 K200D A330 

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax K200D

 A330 K200D 
AnnouncedMay 2009September 2008Fresher by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A330

 K200D A330 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 size comparison

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

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography information
Sony A330 Portrait photography information
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
Sony A330 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
more heavy than competitors in class (690g)
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
Sony A330 Sports photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
50
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A330 as a Travel photography camera
47
weather sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
Sony A330 Landscape photography advice
56
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging info
Sony A330 Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony A330
 Pentax K200DSony Alpha DSLR-A330
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