Pentax K20D vs Sony HX200V

Below, we are reviewing the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly close but the K20D (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The K20D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K20D grades vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K20D enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K20D versus the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K20D and HX200V is 59 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K20D and HX200V.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K20D having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX200V will result in greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be behind in sensor innovation.