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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
54
Overall
44
Pentax Q-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax Q-S1
(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
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 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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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony H200

 Q-S1 H200 
LaunchedAugust 2014January 2013More modern by 20 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax Q-S1

 H200 Q-S1 

Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony H200

 Q-S1 H200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual 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

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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Portrait photography advice
Sony H200 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
37
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H200 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (203g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Sports photography features
Sony H200 Sports photography features
37
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Travel photography info
Sony H200 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (240 per charge)
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Landscape photography information
Sony H200 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (240 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q-S1 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (203 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (530 grams)
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q-S1 and Sony H200
 Pentax Q-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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