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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-1
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Superseded the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony HX200V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The K-1 II was manufactured 5 years after the HX200V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-1 II matches up against the HX200V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Sony HX200V

 K-1 II HX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2018May 2012Newer by 71 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k922kClearer display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax K-1 II

 HX200V K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Sony HX200V

 K-1 II HX200V 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II has got external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-1 II versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the K-1 II against the HX200V.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and HX200V is 55 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and HX200V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will render extra detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger K-1 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
great resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
45
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
Street photography with Sony HX200V
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great high ISO (819,200)
more heavy than others (1,010 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
Sports photography with Sony HX200V
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.4 frames/s)
low battery (670 shots)
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (450 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-1 II
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
53
environment sealing
great resolution (36 megapixels)
low battery (670 shots)
more heavy than others (1,010g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
57
good battery life (450 per charge)
decent MP (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (670 per charge)
50
manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
Sony HX200V Vlogging info
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (1,010g)
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
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Pentax K-1 II vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Sony HX200V
 Pentax K-1 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-22 2012-05-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 819200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 33 9
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF4 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 670 images 450 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Launch pricing $1,737 $480