Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 198g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony H200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-2 GPS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The WG-2 GPS was released 11 months before the H200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax WG-2 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the WG-2 GPS scores against the H200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are available at Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony H200
WG-2 GPS | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS
H200 | WG-2 GPS | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony H200
WG-2 GPS | H200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax WG-2 GPS enjoys physical measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Check the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the WG-2 GPS compared to the H200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-2 GPS and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WG-2 GPS and H200.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged WG-2 GPS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Specifications
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.40 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 530 grams (1.17 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 pictures | 240 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | D-LI92 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $250 |