Pentax E90 vs Sony A200

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax E90 and Sony A200, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the E90 (10MP) and the A200 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E90 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The E90 was launched 19 months later than the A200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E90 scores against the A200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E90 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax E90 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax E90 has external dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax E90 and Sony A200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E90 compared to the A200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E90 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E90 and A200.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E90 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger E90 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.