Pentax K200D vs Sony A58
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 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
- Released September 2008
- Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Announced November 2013
- Previous Model is Sony A57

Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 Overview
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).

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.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A58
K200D | A58 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Pentax K200D
A58 | K200D | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2008 | Newer by 63 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A58
K200D | A58 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
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.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
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.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K200D vs Sony A58 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K200D | Sony SLT-A58 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2008-09-01 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 15 |
Cross focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | 0.65x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 690g (1.52 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | 74 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | 23.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | 561 | 753 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 690 photos |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $600 | $645 |