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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax WG-2 GPS
(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
Sony H200
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 GPS over the Sony H200

 WG-2 GPS H200 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax WG-2 GPS

 H200 WG-2 GPS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony H200

 WG-2 GPS H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact 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).

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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.

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Portrait photography information
Sony H200 Portrait photography information
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
54
weather sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
38
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
70
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery life (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (530 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (240 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-2 GPS Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
25
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (530g)
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Pentax WG-2 GPS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-2 GPS and Sony H200
 Pentax Optio WG-2 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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