Pentax K-30 vs Sony H200

Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-30 vs Sony H200, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar but the K-30 (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-30 was released 2 months prior to the H200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the K-30 matches up against the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 has got outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-30 vs the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and H200 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and H200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-30 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H200 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.