Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX400V

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-01 and Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-01 was released 20 months prior to the HX400V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-01 matches up versus the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") having a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-01 and Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the K-01 against the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and HX400V is 76 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and HX400V.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-01 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older K-01 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.