Pentax K200D vs Sony H300

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D vs Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and H300 (20MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The K200D was released 6 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K200D scores against the H300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K200D vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K200D compared to the H300.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and H300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and H300.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K200D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H300 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older K200D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.