Pentax K200D vs Sony A58

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K200D and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A58 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K200D was revealed 6 years earlier than the A58 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K200D grades against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K200D and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K200D has 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 A58 has sizing of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

See the Pentax K200D and Sony A58 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K200D vs the A58.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and A58 is 61 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and A58.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A58 to give you extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.