Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H200

Lets look closer at the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was brought out 19 months later than the H200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XG-1 scores vs the H200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax XG-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax XG-1 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax XG-1 has outside dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") along with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony H200 has proportions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Compare the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the XG-1 compared to the H200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XG-1 and H200 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and H200.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H200 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern XG-1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.