Pentax K200D vs Sony HX7V

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax K200D vs Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K200D was announced 3 years prior to the HX7V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K200D scores against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D has got external measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K200D vs Sony HX7V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the K200D versus the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and HX7V is 61 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and HX7V.

All in all, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K200D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX7V will resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be behind in sensor technology.