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Pentax K200D vs Sony A68

Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
66
Features
70
Overall
67

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 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
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2015
  • Previous Model is Sony A65
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K200D and Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and A68 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K200D was manufactured 8 years before the A68 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K200D matches up vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony A68

 K200D A68 

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Pentax K200D

 A68 K200D 
IntroducedNovember 2015September 2008Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony A68

 K200D A68 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K200D provides outer 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 A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K200D versus the A68.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and A68 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and A68.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A68 to produce extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged K200D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K200D Portrait photography advice
Sony A68 Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Street photography camera
Sony A68 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
heavier than others in class (690 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (510 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K200D Travel photography features
Sony A68 Travel photography features
47
weather sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (690 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
54
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (510 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography details
Sony A68 Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
67
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inches)
not so great battery pack (510 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
Sony A68 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Pentax K200D vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony A68
 Pentax K200DSony SLT-A68
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K200D Sony SLT-A68
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-09-01 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
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 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 79
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690g (1.52 pounds) 610g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.5
DXO Low light rating 561 701
Other
Battery life - 510 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $600 $581