Pentax K200D vs Sony A55

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K200D and Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K200D was released 24 months before the A55 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K200D grades versus the A55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K200D & Sony SLT-A55. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony A55 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D has got outer measurements 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 A55 has sizing of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K200D and Sony A55 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K200D against the A55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A55 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K200D and A55.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A55 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older K200D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.