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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
84
Overall
72
Pentax K-3 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax K-3 II
(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
  • Launched April 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-3
Sony H200
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony H200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the K-3 II (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-3 II was unveiled 2 years later than the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-3 II scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Sony H200

 K-3 II H200 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 28 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax K-3 II

 H200 K-3 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 II and Sony H200

 K-3 II H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II features physical measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony H200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K-3 II vs the H200.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 II and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and H200.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer K-3 II will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Street photography details
Sony H200 Street photography details
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (720 per charge)
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
Travel photography with Sony H200
56
weather proofing
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (720 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (633mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 II
Landscape photography with Sony H200
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (720 CIPA)
40
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 II Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Pentax K-3 II vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 II and Sony H200
 Pentax K-3 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K-3 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-04-23 2013-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
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 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 27 -
Cross type focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.3fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.80 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 (available with dedicated external flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800g (1.76 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1106 not tested
Other
Battery life 720 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at release $829 $250