Pentax K200D vs Sony A37
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A37 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.6" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
- Announced May 2012
- Old Model is Sony A35
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On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K200D and Sony A37, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A37 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K200D was revealed 4 years prior to the A37 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the K200D matches up against the A37 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A37
| K200D | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.6" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Pentax K200D
| A37 | K200D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2012 |  | September 2008 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A37
| K200D | A37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Pentax K200D vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K200D against the A37.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and A37 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K200D vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and A37.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A37 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be behind in sensor technology.
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A37 Specifications
| Pentax K200D | Sony SLT-A37 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K200D | Sony SLT-A37 |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Introduced | 2008-09-01 | 2012-05-16 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.6" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 690 grams (1.52 pounds) | 506 grams (1.12 pounds) |
| Physical 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 All around rating | 64 | 75 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | 12.9 |
| DXO Low light rating | 561 | 799 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 500 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $600 | $522 |