Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 vs Pentax K-50

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      BrandSonyPentax
      ModelAlpha DSLR-A200K-50
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-30
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A230
      MSRPBody only: $599/£529; body with 18-55mm WR lens: $779/£599; body with 18-55mm and 50-200m WR lenses: $879
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.8 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels10.8 Megapixel16.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.2 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 51,600
      Photo Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      ProcessorPRIME M
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions3872 x 2176, 2896 x 1936, 2896 x 1632, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 10884224 x 2816, 3456 x 2304, 2688 x 1792
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardGood, Better, Best
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAutomatic White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (2500-9900k with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation), White balance bracketing (3 frames, Selectable 2 steps)
      Focus Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-shot AF, Direct Manual Focus, Continuous AF, Automatic AF, Manual focus, Predictive Focus Control, Focus LockContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points911
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Lens MountSony APentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.83x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.55x0.61x
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +1.5
      Shutter Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/6000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.0 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain
      wireless      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync+Redeye
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionProprietary Hot Shoe (compatible with Minolta and select Sony flashes)
      Wireless off camera flash (with optional compatible accessory flash)      		Hot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAutomatic, Program Auto (with Program Shift), Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Scene selection, AE Lock
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 0.3 EV or 0.7 EV increments, 3 frames ±3 EV (3 shots at 1 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      DxO Low Light ISO5211120
      DxO Color Depth22.323.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.313.0
      DxO Overall Score6379
      Video Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired or wirelss (optional) optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Dimensions131 x 99 x 71 mm (5.16 x 3.9 x 2.8")130 x 97 x 71 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)572 g (1.26 lb / 20.18 oz)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.4 x 5.2"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Battery PackD-LI109
      Battery Life410 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Pentax K-50
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor


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