Pentax K200D vs Sony A380

Below, we are looking at the Pentax K200D and Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K200D was brought out 11 months earlier than the A380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K200D matches up versus the A380 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony A380 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Check the Pentax K200D and Sony A380 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K200D and the A380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A380 is 61 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and A380.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A380 to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older K200D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.