Sony HX200V vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
18.2 megapixels
27.00mm - 810.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Pentax K-S1

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Predecessor:	Sony HX100V HX100V vs HX200V
Successor:	Sony HX300 HX200V vs HX300
General
Model Number:	HX200V	K-S1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$479.99	$799.95
Street Price:	$349.00	$501.65
Date Available:	2012-03-15	2014-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	20.8 oz (591 g) includes batteries	27.0 oz (765 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	4.8 x 3.4 x 3.7 in. (122 x 87 x 93 mm)	4.8 x 3.7 x 2.8 in. (121 x 93 x 70 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R
Effective Megapixels:	18.2	20.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.26 microns	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Optional
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		78
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		23.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		13.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		1,061
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, MPF	JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.4
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p(PS)) 1920x1080 (60i(FX)) 1920x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)	1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Composite Video Out:	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2)
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; 11 elements in 10 groups (incl 1ED galss & 1 aspheric element)	smc Pentax-DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 810mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.8 - 144mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	30.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (W) - f/5.6 (T)	f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/40 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	Yes	No
Normal Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 459x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Flexible Spot, Manual; Tracking, Face Tracking	SAFOX IX i+, TTL phase-matching -11 point (9 cross type focus points in the center)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 0.5cm (0.2"), 201,600 dot equivalent	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 20.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	Yes	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.63x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.95x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots (307,200 px)	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:		16.0x
Top Deck Display:		No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		51200
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 12,800 in 1/3 EV steps	Auto, 100-51200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, White Balance Shift	Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/6000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot	TTL open-aperture: 77 segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Background Defocus, Scene (High Sensitivity, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet Mode), Picture Effect (HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration), 3D (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle), Panorama (Intelligent Sweep Panorama)	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority (Tav); Scene: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPEG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Effect: Faded Color, Clear Tone, Brilliant Color, Unicolor Bold, Vintage Color, Cross Processing, Warm Fade, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Infrared Filter, Vibrant Color Enhance; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Slow Synchro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto	Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Auto Picture, Scene) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128)
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3 - 12.4m (W) / Approx. 2.0 - 5.9m (T)	Depends on lens
Max Flash Sync:		1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:		-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:		UHS-I compliant
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD Ver 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio	MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Included Memory:	105.0 MB	No memory included
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional IR
Connections (extended):	Micro USB, Mini HDMI (Type C), DC Input	Micro (Type D) HMDI

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.57
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.4
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10	20
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.50 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.39 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.014 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	8.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	450 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		480 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FH50	Proprietary D-LI109
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:		Digital Camera Utility 5 Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p Movies, Dual Record captures 13MP stills during movies, 9 Picture Effect options, Built-in GPS, Full PASM Exposure Modes. Available in black.	The K-S1 comes in 3 standard colors: black, blue, and white. In addition, two separate color collections are available; The Fabric Collection, containing 4 unique colors such as cotton beige and tweed gray – and the Night Sky Collection, with 5 more elegant colors like Sunset Orange, Dawn Purple, and Midnight Black.