Pentax K200D vs Sony WX220

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax K200D vs Sony WX220, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was released 6 years prior to the WX220 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K200D grades against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D provides exterior dimensions 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 WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K200D vs Sony WX220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the K200D vs the WX220.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and WX220 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and WX220.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K200D due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX220 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.