Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V
92 Imaging
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-HX200V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V/Sony-HX200V-front.jpg)
66 Imaging
42 Features
55 Overall
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Announced May 2012
- Previous Model is Sony HX100V
- Updated by Sony HX300
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX200V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q-S1 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the Q-S1 (1/1.7") and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
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The Q-S1 was revealed 2 years after the HX200V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Q-S1 grades versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Q-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax Q-S1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Sony HX200V
Q-S1 | HX200V | |||
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Announced | August 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Pentax Q-S1
HX200V | Q-S1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX200V
Q-S1 | HX200V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q-S1 has got outside dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).
Look at the Pentax Q-S1 and Sony HX200V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Q-S1 versus the HX200V.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V size comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Q-S1 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q-S1 and HX200V.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q-S1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX200V will resolve more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Q-S1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax Q-S1 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-Q-S1-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX200V-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 HX200V Specifications
Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-08-04 | 2012-05-11 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Q Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 8 | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) | 12.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 203 gr (0.45 lb) | 583 gr (1.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 | 250 images | 450 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $250 | $480 |