Pentax K-3 vs Sony H400

In this article, we are contrasting the Pentax K-3 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close but the K-3 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-3 was revealed 2 months after the H400 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-3 matches up vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-3 features outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-3 compared to the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and H400 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and H400.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-3 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.