Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Announced April 2014
- Previous Model is Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014
Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Pentax 645Z and Sony H400, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and H400 (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 645Z was introduced 3 months after the H400 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 645Z matches up against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Sony H400
645Z | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax 645Z
H400 | 645Z |
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Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Sony H400
645Z | H400 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | February 2014 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z provides external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Look at the Pentax 645Z and Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 645Z against the H400.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and H400 is 49 and 62 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and H400.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will result in extra detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony H400 Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax 645Z | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-04-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Large SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME III | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Total lenses | 6 | - |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/125s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1550 gr (3.42 pounds) | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 101 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Retail price | $5,024 | $268 |