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Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61
Pentax K-01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX300
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-01 versus Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-01 was launched around the same time to the HX200V so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-01 scores against the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Sony HX200V

 K-01 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax K-01

 HX200V K-01 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K-01 and Sony HX200V

 K-01 HX200V 
AnnouncedMay 2012May 2012Same age
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-01 has external measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-01 versus Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the K-01 vs the HX200V.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-01 and HX200V is 76 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-01 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX200V will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-01
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
45
manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-01 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-01 Sports photography features
Sony HX200V Sports photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (450 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-01
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
65
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than competition (561 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
57
great battery life (450 shots)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (583g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-01 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (540 CIPA)
50
manual focus
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561 grams)
27
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
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Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-01 and Sony HX200V
 Pentax K-01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-30 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 81 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD monitor XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 561 grams (1.24 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 450 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $899 $480