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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax Q10
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
  • Announced January 2013
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax Q7 versus Sony H200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and H200 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and H200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Q7 was brought out 8 months later than the H200 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Q7 matches up vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony H200

 Q7 H200 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2013More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax Q7

 H200 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony H200

 Q7 H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax Q7 features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Pentax Q7 versus Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Q7 and the H200.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q7 and H200 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and H200.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Q7 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H200 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Q7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
37
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 Sports photography advice
Sony H200 Sports photography advice
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 Travel photography features
Sony H200 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery (250 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (633mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (530g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
55
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery (250 CIPA)
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (200 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (530 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony H200
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-08-08 2013-01-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 20cm
Number of lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 6.80 m
Flash settings P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 pounds) 530g (1.17 pounds)
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 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID D-LI68 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $480 $250