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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the WG-1 GPS (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The WG-1 GPS was launched 17 months prior to the H200 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the WG-1 GPS grades vs the H200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Sony H200

 WG-1 GPS H200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

 H200 WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013August 2011More modern by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony H200

 WG-1 GPS H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-1 GPS enjoys physical dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the WG-1 GPS versus the H200.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WG-1 GPS and H200 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the WG-1 GPS and H200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H200 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged WG-1 GPS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Street photography factors
Sony H200 Street photography factors
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
37
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-1 GPS Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
71
weather sealing
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (530g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Landscape photography with Sony H200
42
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax WG-1 GPS
Vlogging with Sony H200
25
relatively wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Pentax WG-1 GPS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-1 GPS and Sony H200
 Pentax Optio WG-1 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167 gr (0.37 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 240 shots
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model D-LI92 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/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $250