Pentax VS20 vs Sony A99

Let's look closer at the Pentax VS20 vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the VS20 (16MP) and A99 (24MP) and the VS20 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The VS20 was introduced 10 months before the A99 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the VS20 matches up vs the A99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax VS20 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony A99 has measurements of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax VS20 vs Sony A99 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the VS20 vs the A99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the VS20 and A99 is 90 and 57 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the VS20 and A99.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The VS20 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A99 will render extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged VS20 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.