Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Launched January 2013
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K-01 and Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-01 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-01 was unveiled 7 months before the H200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-01 matches up versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony H200
K-01 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax K-01
H200 | K-01 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony H200
K-01 | H200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 has outer dimensions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Examine the Pentax K-01 and Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K-01 and the H200.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and H200 is 76 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-01 and H200.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-01 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-01 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-01 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-30 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 20cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 561 grams (1.24 pounds) | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1135 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 shots | 240 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $899 | $250 |