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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Pentax WG-3 GPS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Pentax WG-3 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 238g - 125 x 64 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony H200, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the WG-3 GPS (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WG-3 GPS was released 7 months later than the H200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax WG-3 GPS being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the WG-3 GPS grades vs the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-3 GPS over the Sony H200

 WG-3 GPS H200 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2013More recent by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Pentax WG-3 GPS

 H200 WG-3 GPS 

Common features in the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony H200

 WG-3 GPS H200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-3 GPS has outside measurements of 125mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 238 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony H200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the WG-3 GPS and the H200.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the WG-3 GPS and H200 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the WG-3 GPS and H200.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger WG-3 GPS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Portrait photography details
Sony H200 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Street photography info
Sony H200 Street photography info
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Sports photography details
Sony H200 Sports photography details
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
68
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
bad battery pack (240 per charge)
heavier than others in class (238 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (633mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than competition (530 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H200 as a Landscape photography camera
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (240 CIPA)
40
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (240 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-3 GPS Vlogging details
Sony H200 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
heavier than others in class (238g)
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (530 grams)
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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-3 GPS and Sony H200
 Pentax WG-3 GPSSony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax WG-3 GPS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-07-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.40 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 238 gr (0.52 lbs) 530 gr (1.17 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model D-LI92 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $350 $250