Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V
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Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Newer Model is Pentax K-1 II
(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
- Revealed May 2012
- Older Model is Sony HX100V
- Later Model is Sony HX300

Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Overview
Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The K-1 was launched 3 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the K-1 matches up vs the HX200V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Sony HX200V
K-1 | HX200V | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | ![]() | May 2012 | Fresher by 46 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax K-1
HX200V | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Sony HX200V
K-1 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 comes with outer dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-1 and the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and HX200V is 55 and 66 respectively.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and HX200V.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern K-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2016-02-17 | 2012-05-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 33 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.40 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1010 gr (2.23 pounds) | 583 gr (1.29 pounds) |
Physical 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 rating | 96 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3280 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 images | 450 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Retail pricing | $1,499 | $480 |