Pentax X70 vs Sony A200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Pentax X70 and Sony A200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the X70 (12MP) and the A200 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the X70 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The X70 was brought out 8 months after the A200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the X70 grades vs the A200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax X70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax X70 Gallery and Sony A200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax X70 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A200 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Pentax X70 and Sony A200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the X70 compared to the A200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X70 and A200 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the X70 and A200.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The X70 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax X70 will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger X70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.