• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 7.1 megapixels
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  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 22.00mm - 580.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax W30 advantages over Sony H200

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.88 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    23 mm vs 87 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    160g vs 530g
    Lighter weight

Sony H200 advantages over Pentax W30

  • Less expensive
    $249 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 350 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Newer
    12 years vs 18 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 7.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    3200 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL300

Pentax W30
Fujifilm SL300
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W30 vs Fujifilm SL300

Sony H200
Fujifilm SL300
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $339
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Sony H200 vs Fujifilm SL300

Compared to Nikon P520

Pentax W30
Nikon P520
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon P520

Sony H200
Nikon P520
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $427
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony H200 vs Nikon P520

Compared to Nikon L830

Pentax W30
Nikon L830
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L830

Sony H200
Nikon L830
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony H200 vs Nikon L830

Compared to Samsung WB1100F

Pentax W30
Samsung WB1100F
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Pentax W30 vs Samsung WB1100F

Sony H200
Samsung WB1100F
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • More pixels
  • $527
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony H200 vs Samsung WB1100F

Compared to Nikon L840

Pentax W30
Nikon L840
  • $235
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Manual focus
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Pentax W30 vs Nikon L840

Sony H200
Nikon L840
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony H200 vs Nikon L840

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