Pentax K-r vs Sony H200
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Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Revealed January 2013
Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-r vs Sony H200, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-r was manufactured 22 months earlier than the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-r scores versus the H200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Sony H200
K-r | H200 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax K-r
H200 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | March 2011 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-r and Sony H200
K-r | H200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K-r against the H200.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and H200 is 67 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and H200.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-r due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Sony H200 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-r | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-03-11 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 20cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 598g (1.32 lbs) | 530g (1.17 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | 240 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,100 | $250 |