Pentax K200D vs Sony RX100 V

Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K200D vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor size.

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The K200D was revealed 9 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K200D grades versus the RX100 V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D comes with 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) and the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K200D vs Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K200D against the RX100 V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and RX100 V is 61 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and RX100 V.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K200D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will provide more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.