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Pentax Efina vs Sony H200

Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Pentax Efina front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax Efina versus Sony H200, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Efina (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Efina was revealed 5 months later than the H200 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Efina grades vs the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Sony H200

 Efina H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax Efina

 H200 Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax Efina and Sony H200

 Efina H200 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax Efina offers physical measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Efina versus the H200.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Efina and H200 is 97 and 67 respectively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Efina and H200.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Efina Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
34
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax Efina Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competitors (91g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Efina Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Efina Travel photography details
Sony H200 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (530g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
38
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax Efina
Vlogging with Sony H200
33
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (91 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than average (530g)
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Pentax Efina vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Efina and Sony H200
 Pentax EfinaSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Efina Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-03 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 20cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology QVGA TFT LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1400s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 91g (0.20 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 240 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model D-LI109 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $10 $250