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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Replacement is Pentax Q7
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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Q10 was launched 4 months prior to the H200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the Q10 matches up against the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H200

 Q10 H200 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax Q10

 H200 Q10 

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H200

 Q10 H200 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H200 has measurements of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Q10 against the H200.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and H200.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H200 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
Sony H200 Portrait photography features
48
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography info
Sony H200 Sports photography info
36
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than average (200 grams)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (240 CIPA)
heavier than average (530 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax Q10
Landscape photography with Sony H200
54
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
41
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (200 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average (530 grams)
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony H200
 Pentax Q10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-09-10 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range - 20cm
Amount of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 530g (1.17 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 183 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 240 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID D-LI68 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $350 $250