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Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200

Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73
Pentax K-3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax K-3
(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 2014
  • Successor is Pentax K-3 II
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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Pentax K-3 versus Sony H200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-3 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was introduced 16 months after the H200 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-3 grades vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Sony H200

 K-3 H200 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013Newer by 16 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax K-3

 H200 K-3 

Common features in the Pentax K-3 and Sony H200

 K-3 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-3 versus the H200.

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and H200 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and H200.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-3 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H200 as a Portrait photography camera
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
37
decent MP (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-3 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-3
Sports photography with Sony H200
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (560 shots)
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-3
Travel photography with Sony H200
60
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (560 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others (530 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-3 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
bad battery life (560 per charge)
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than others (530 grams)
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Pentax K-3 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-3 and Sony H200
 Pentax K-3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4000 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 27 -
Cross focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range - 20cm
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical 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 score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1216 not tested
Other
Battery life 560 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model D-LI90 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $639 $250