Pentax I-10 vs Sony A200

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax I-10 vs Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the I-10 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is very close but the I-10 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The I-10 was announced 19 months later than the A200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the I-10 scores against the A200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio I-10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax I-10 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax I-10 has got outside dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax I-10 vs Sony A200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the I-10 and the A200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and A200 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the I-10 and A200.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The I-10 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax I-10 will result in more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern I-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.