Pentax K200D vs Sony A450

Let's look much closer at the Pentax K200D and Sony A450, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A450 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K200D was announced 16 months prior to the A450 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the K200D scores versus the A450 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K200D provides exterior measurements 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 A450 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K200D and Sony A450 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K200D and the A450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and A450 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and A450.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A450 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.