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Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K100D S
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K200D was unveiled 5 years earlier than the NEX-5R which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K200D matches up versus the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony NEX-5R

 K200D NEX-5R 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Pentax K200D

 NEX-5R K200D 
ReleasedAugust 2012September 2008Newer by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony NEX-5R

 K200D NEX-5R 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D features 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 NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K200D and the NEX-5R.

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and NEX-5R is 61 and 89 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and NEX-5R.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-5R to give greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5R
53
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (10 megapixels)
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography information
Sony NEX-5R Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others in class (690g)
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K200D
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5R
47
environment proofing
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (690g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
73
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography details
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (10MP)
no Timelapse mode
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
31
has touchscreen
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic support
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Pentax K200D vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony NEX-5R
 Pentax K200DSony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K200D Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-09-01 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 99
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony E
Total lenses 151 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 690g (1.52 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 13.1
DXO Low light score 561 910
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $600 $750