Pentax Q10 vs Sony A200

On this page, we are analyzing the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the Q10 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Q10 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Q10 was released 4 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the Q10 scores versus the A200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax Q10 comes with outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax Q10 versus Sony A200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Q10 versus the A200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and A200 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and A200.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Q10 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax Q10 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger Q10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.