Pentax K200D vs Sony HX50V

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K200D versus Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The K200D was launched 5 years before the HX50V which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K200D matches up versus the HX50V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D features physical 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) whilst the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K200D versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the K200D compared to the HX50V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and HX50V is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K200D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX50V will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.