Sony Alpha A200K 10.2MP Digital SLR Camera Kit
Score: 58/100
Pentax K-50
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Pentax K-50 is a rugged, weather-sealed APS-C DSLR with a 16.3 MP sensor, in-body stabilization and a 100 % pentaprism viewfinder, targeting outdoor enthusiasts who need durability and creative flexibility. It offers solid still-image performance but its video features and user interface lag behind current standards.
The Sony Alpha A200K is an entry-level DSLR with a 10.2 MP APS-C CCD sensor, in-body Super SteadyShot stabilization, and a beginner-friendly interface, but it lacks video, modern connectivity, and higher resolution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10.2 MP | 16.28 MPbest | |
3 fps | 6 fpsbest | |
— | 51,200best | |
750 shotsbest | — | |
9 | 11best | |
95 % | 100 %best | |
2.7 in | 3 inbest | |
0.83 x | 0.92 xbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Sensor & Image(1) | ||
Effective Megapixels (MP) | 10.2 MP | 16.28 MP |
Autofocus(1) | ||
AF Points | 9 | 11 |
Performance(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 3 fps | 6 fps |
Video(1) | ||
Video Resolution | None | 1080p |
Viewfinder(2) | ||
Viewfinder Coverage (%) | 95 % | 100 % |
Viewfinder Magnification (x) | 0.83 x | 0.92 x |
Flash(1) | ||
Flash Sync Speed (1/seconds) | 1/160 1/seconds | 180 1/seconds |
Display(2) | ||
LCD Size (in) | 2.7 in | 3.0 in |
LCD Resolution (dots) | 230400 dots | 921000 dots |
Lens & Mount(1) | ||
Lens Mount | Sony A | KAF2 |
Pros highlight the in-body image stabilization and user-friendly interface; cons note the lack of video and older sensor technology.
Consumers value the reliable stabilization and long battery life, while noting the absence of video and the camera's bulk as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers praise the K-50 for its durable, weather-sealed body, solid image quality, and a feature-rich set that includes in-camera HDR and sensor-shift stabilization. However, they note that its video functionality lags behind current standards, and the user interface feels a bit antiquated.
Everyday users appreciate the camera's ruggedness, reliable viewfinder and the flexibility of dual power options, often highlighting its suitability for outdoor shooting. Recurring complaints focus on the limited video features and the older-style menu system.
