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Pentax K200D vs Sony A350

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 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
  • Announced September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Released June 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A380
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Pentax K200D and Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A350 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K200D was manufactured 3 months after the A350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the K200D matches up vs the A350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A350

 K200D A350 

Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax K200D

 A350 K200D 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A350

 K200D A350 
ReleasedSeptember 2008June 2008Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony A350 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K200D and Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the K200D against the A350.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and A350 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and A350.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony A350 to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
Portrait photography with Sony A350
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
71
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K200D
Street photography with Sony A350
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen is fixed
more heavy than competitors in class (690 grams)
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
more heavy than competition in class (674 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography details
Sony A350 Sports photography details
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
Sony A350 Travel photography advice
47
environment proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (674g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
Sony A350 Landscape photography advice
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
tiny screen (2.7")
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse function
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
Sony A350 Vlogging factors
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony A350
 Pentax K200DSony Alpha DSLR-A350
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K200D Sony Alpha DSLR-A350
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-09-01 2008-06-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 gr (1.52 pounds) 674 gr (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 65
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 11.5
DXO Low light rating 561 595
Other
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $600 $600