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Pentax K200D vs Sony H200

Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45
Pentax K200D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Introduced September 2008
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D S
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
Photography Glossary

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K200D and Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K200D (10MP) and H200 (20MP) and the K200D (APS-C) and H200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K200D was announced 5 years prior to the H200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K200D matches up versus the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony H200

 K200D H200 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax K200D

 H200 K200D 
ReleasedJanuary 2013September 2008More recent by 53 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony H200

 K200D H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K200D comes with external dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the K200D compared to the H200.

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K200D and H200 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K200D and H200.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K200D having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony H200 will render extra detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older K200D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K200D
Portrait photography with Sony H200
53
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10MP)
37
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K200D Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K200D Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K200D
Travel photography with Sony H200
47
environment sealing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (690 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
Sony H200 Landscape photography highlights
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
small screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K200D
Vlogging with Sony H200
9
no video
25
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (530 grams)
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Pentax K200D vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K200D and Sony H200
 Pentax K200DSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax K200D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2008-09-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - 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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 690 grams (1.52 lbs) 530 grams (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 561 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $600 $250