Pentax RZ10 vs Sony A200

In this write-up, we are matching up the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony A200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the RZ10 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The RZ10 was unveiled 3 years later than the A200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RZ10 scores against the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax RZ10 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RZ10 provides outside measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony A200 has dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RZ10 versus Sony A200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the RZ10 against the A200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the RZ10 and A200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RZ10 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax RZ10 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent RZ10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.