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Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Overview

Let's look closer at the Pentax K200D versus Sony QX30, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and QX30 (20MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was released 7 years earlier than the QX30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K200D grades vs the QX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony QX30

 K200D QX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Pentax K200D

 QX30 K200D 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2008Newer by 73 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony QX30

 K200D QX30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K200D has got physical measurements of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K200D versus Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K200D and the QX30.

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and QX30 is 61 and 91 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and QX30.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K200D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony QX30 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography features
Sony QX30 Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography information
Sony QX30 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography features
Sony QX30 Sports photography features
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography advice
Sony QX30 Travel photography advice
47
environment proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (690g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
65
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography features
Sony QX30 Landscape photography features
56
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging info
Sony QX30 Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Pentax K200D vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony QX30
 Pentax K200DSony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K200D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Type Entry-Level DSLR Lens-style
Announced 2008-09-01 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact SLR Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.3
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches -
Screen resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 gr (1.52 lb) 193 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 561 not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots One One
Launch cost $600 $348