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Pentax W80 vs Sony H200

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Pentax Optio W80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 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
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Pentax W80 versus Sony H200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the W80 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The W80 was revealed 4 years before the H200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax W80 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the W80 matches up versus the H200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Sony H200

 W80 H200 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax W80

 H200 W80 
LaunchedJanuary 2013June 2009Newer by 43 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax W80 and Sony H200

 W80 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax W80 provides exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Pentax W80 versus Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W80 vs the H200.

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W80 and H200 is 94 and 67 respectively.

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the W80 and H200.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to show more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W80 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax W80 Portrait photography factors
Sony H200 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
54
weather proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax W80
Sports photography with Sony H200
24
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (240 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax W80
Travel photography with Sony H200
64
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax W80 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
36
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (240 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax W80
Vlogging with Sony H200
25
fairly wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
25
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (530 grams)
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Pentax W80 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax W80 and Sony H200
 Pentax Optio W80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio W80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-06-25 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 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 Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery model D-LI78 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $250