Pentax K200D vs Sony WX70

Here is a thorough overview of the Pentax K200D and Sony WX70, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and WX70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The K200D was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K200D scores versus the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D features external dimensions 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K200D and Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K200D versus the WX70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and WX70 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and WX70.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K200D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX70 will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older K200D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.