Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200
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38 Features
54 Overall
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![Pentax Q-S1 front Pentax Q-S1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-Q-S1/Pentax-Q-S1-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200/Sony-H200-front.jpg)
67 Imaging
44 Features
31 Overall
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
(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 Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony H200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and H200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.
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The Q-S1 was manufactured 20 months after the H200 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Q-S1 grades versus the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony H200
Q-S1 | H200 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax Q-S1
H200 | Q-S1 |
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Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony H200
Q-S1 | H200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax Q-S1 has got outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
See the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony H200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Q-S1 versus the H200.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 size comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q-S1 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Q-S1 and H200.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Q-S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H200 will show greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer Q-S1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-08-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Q Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 20cm |
Amount of lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 203g (0.45 lbs) | 530g (1.17 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 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 | 250 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | D-LI68 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $250 |