Pentax K200D vs Sony W810

In this article, we are reviewing the Pentax K200D versus Sony W810, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K200D was brought out 6 years before the W810 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K200D matches up against the W810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D enjoys exterior 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K200D compared to the W810.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and W810 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K200D and W810.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K200D featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W810 will produce extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The older K200D will be behind in sensor tech.