Pentax K200D vs Sony A350
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 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
- Announced September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
(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
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).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A350
K200D | A350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Pentax K200D
A350 | K200D | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A350
K200D | A350 | |||
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Released | September 2008 | June 2008 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and A350 is 61 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A350 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 | |
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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 |