Pentax E85 vs Sony HX200V

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax E85 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E85 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The E85 was introduced 3 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the E85 scores against the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio E85 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax E85 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Pentax E85 comes with outer dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax E85 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E85 vs the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E85 and HX200V is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E85 and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX200V to render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E85 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.