Pentax K200D has a
10.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Nikon S1200pj has a
14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the K200D and S1200pj sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Pentax K200D and Nikon S1200pj Cameras
As seen above, Pentax K200D has a 13.1x Larger sensor area than Nikon S1200pj. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Pentax K200D
or the
Nikon S1200pj ,
including hyperfocal distance.
One thing to watch when comparing these two: they have different sensor sizes
(APS-C versus 1/2.3-inch),
so compare them at the same framing rather than the same focal length.
Put the same focal length on the smaller sensor and it will show less depth of
field, not more, because it also crops tighter. The calculator shows the
full frame equivalent focal length for each body so you can match the framing.
