Pentax K200D vs Sony A550

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax K200D and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A550 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K200D was released 15 months prior to the A550 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K200D matches up versus the A550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D provides outer 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) and the Sony A550 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K200D and the A550.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A550 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and A550.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A550 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.