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Pentax W60 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W60 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax W60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released July 2009
Sony H200
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
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Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax W60 versus Sony H200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the W60 (10MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W60 was unveiled 4 years before the H200 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W60 scores against the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Sony H200

 W60 H200 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax W60

 H200 W60 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W60 and Sony H200

 W60 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax W60 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the W60 and the H200.

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W60 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W60 and H200.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H200 to offer you extra detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged W60 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W60 Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
26
has manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
MP count good (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax W60 Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
54
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H200 as a Sports photography camera
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W60
Travel photography with Sony H200
64
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (240 shots)
more heavy than average in class (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W60 Landscape photography details
Sony H200 Landscape photography details
36
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (240 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax W60 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
25
quite wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
25
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (530g)
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Pentax W60 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W60 and Sony H200
 Pentax Optio W60Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Optio W60 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m (Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Form of battery - AA
Battery ID D-LI78 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $250