Pentax K200D vs Sony H50

Following is a thorough overview of the Pentax K200D and Sony H50, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the H50 (9MP) is very well matched but the K200D (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K200D was announced 4 months prior to the H50 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K200D scores versus the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K200D and Sony H50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the K200D compared to the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K200D and H50 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and H50.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K200D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K200D will resolve more detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.