Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and H20 (10MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and H20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe K-3 II was released 6 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-3 II matches up versus the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony H20
K-3 II | H20 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | May 2009 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Pentax K-3 II
H20 | K-3 II |
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Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony H20
K-3 II | H20 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-3 II vs the H20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and H20 is 59 and 87 respectively.
Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and H20.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H20 Specifications
Pentax K-3 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-3 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2015-04-23 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 2cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.64x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.3 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.10 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 (available with dedicated external flash) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 800g (1.76 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 80 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1106 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 720 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $829 | $249 |