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Pentax K200D vs Sony A33

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony SLT-A33 front
Portability
67
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2008
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D S
Sony A33
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Successor is Sony A35
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D versus Sony A33, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A33 (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K200D was unveiled 24 months prior to the A33 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K200D grades against the A33 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A33

 K200D A33 

Reasons to pick Sony A33 over the Pentax K200D

 A33 K200D 
AnnouncedAugust 2010September 2008More modern by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A33

 K200D A33 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K200D provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A33 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K200D versus Sony A33 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K200D versus the A33.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A33 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and A33.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony A33 to provide more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography factors
Sony A33 Portrait photography factors
54
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography features
Sony A33 Street photography features
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
heavier than competition (690 grams)
76
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
Sony A33 as a Sports photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10MP)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A33 as a Travel photography camera
47
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (340 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
Sony A33 Landscape photography advice
56
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (340 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D Vlogging features
Sony A33 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
77
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony A33
 Pentax K200DSony SLT-A33
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K200D Sony SLT-A33
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-09-01 2010-08-24
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150k dots
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 690g (1.52 lb) 500g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 70
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 12.6
DXO Low light rating 561 591
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $600 $230