Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1
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Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
- Introduced September 2008
- Replaced the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the HX1 (9MP) is very similar but the K200D (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K200D was released 7 months before the HX1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K200D matches up against the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K200D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K200D Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony HX1
K200D | HX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Pentax K200D
HX1 | K200D | |||
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Announced | April 2009 | September 2008 | Newer by 7 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony HX1
K200D | HX1 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K200D features outer dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K200D versus the HX1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K200D and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and HX1.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K200D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K200D will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K200D is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Pentax K200D vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K200D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2008-09-01 | 2009-04-22 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1440x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 690 grams (1.52 pounds) | 544 grams (1.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 561 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $600 | $47,999 |