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Pentax K20D vs Sony A200

Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K20D front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched June 2008
  • Superseded the Pentax K10D
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Replacement is Sony A230
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Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Pentax K20D vs Sony A200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and A200 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K20D was announced about the same time to the A200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K20D matches up vs the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Sony A200

 K20D A200 

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Pentax K20D

 A200 K20D 

Common features in the Pentax K20D and Sony A200

 K20D A200 
IntroducedJune 2008July 2008Similar generation
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K20D has physical dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K20D and the A200.

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and A200 is 59 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and A200.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K20D to give you extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K20D Portrait photography factors
Sony A200 Portrait photography factors
71
focusing manually
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K20D as a Street photography camera
Sony A200 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K20D Sports photography features
Sony A200 Sports photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K20D Travel photography factors
Sony A200 Travel photography factors
64
environment proof
MP count good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
46
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K20D Landscape photography info
Sony A200 Landscape photography info
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K20D Vlogging features
Sony A200 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
9
no video
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Pentax K20D vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K20D and Sony A200
 Pentax K20DSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K20D Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-06-25 2008-07-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Max resolution 4672 x 3104 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 151 143
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 gr (1.76 lbs) 572 gr (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 63
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.3
DXO Low light score 639 521
Other
Battery model D-LI50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $700 $100