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Pentax KF vs Sony A200

Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75
Pentax KF front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Released July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Pentax KF vs Sony A200 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax KF versus Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The KF was released 14 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the KF matches up against the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Sony A200

 KF A200 
ReleasedNovember 2022July 2008Fresher by 175 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.00"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Pentax KF

 A200 KF 

Common features in the Pentax KF and Sony A200

 KF A200 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax KF has outside measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the KF against the A200.

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the KF and A200 is 63 and 66 respectively.

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the KF and A200.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax KF to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer KF provides an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Pentax KF vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax KF Portrait photography information
Sony A200 Portrait photography information
83
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
53
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax KF Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
73
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (684g)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax KF Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
74
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
Sony A200 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (684g)
46
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax KF Landscape photography advice
Sony A200 Landscape photography advice
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery pack (410 CIPA)
53
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax KF
Vlogging with Sony A200
72
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (684g)
9
no video shooting
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Pentax KF vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax KF and Sony A200
 Pentax KFSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax KF Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2022-11-09 2008-07-17
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 161 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 684 grams (1.51 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 410 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $850 $100