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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300

Portability
69 Imaging
64 Features
70 Overall
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Pentax K-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Later Model is Pentax K-S2
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Pentax K-S1 and Sony H300, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close but the K-S1 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S1 was released 7 months later than the H300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-S1 matches up against the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Sony H300

		

		

			
 K-S1 H300 
AnnouncedAugust 2014February 2014Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
 H300 K-S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Sony H300

		

		

			
 K-S1 H300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither features Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S1 enjoys exterior measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Compare the Pentax K-S1 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-S1 vs the H300.
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and H300.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The K-S1 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The newer K-S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography features
Sony H300 Portrait photography features
78
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
40
 good  resolution (20MP)
 includes face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
Sony H300 Street photography details
73
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than others in class (558 grams)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 fixed screen
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony H300 as a Sports photography camera
69
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.4 frames/s)
 low battery (410 per charge)
50
 incredible zoom range (25-875mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery (350 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
60
 lighter than others in class (558g)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery (410 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
56
 better than average battery (350 per charge)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (875mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax K-S1
Landscape photography with Sony H300
73
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW files
 low battery (410 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 better than average battery (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (558g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
24
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 sluggish max aperture (f3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (590 grams)
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Sony H300
 Pentax K-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-08-27 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime MII Bionz(R)
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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3-5.9
Total lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.4 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 558 grams (1.23 pounds) 590 grams (1.30 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $339 $249