Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1
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Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 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
- Released September 2008
- Superseded the Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced August 2009
Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K200D (10MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the K200D (APS-C) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe K200D was manufactured 11 months before the WX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K200D matches up versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K200D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K200D Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Sony WX1
K200D | WX1 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Pentax K200D
WX1 | K200D | |||
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Announced | August 2009 | September 2008 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Pentax K200D and Sony WX1
K200D | WX1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K200D features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K200D compared to the WX1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K200D and WX1 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K200D and WX1.
As you can see, both cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor sizing. The K200D provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The older K200D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax K200D vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Pentax K200D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K200D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Ultracompact |
Released | 2008-09-01 | 2009-08-06 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 151 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 690g (1.52 lb) | 149g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $600 | $149 |