Pentax K-50 vs Sony H400

Here, we are matching up the Pentax K-50 and Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-50 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The K-50 was announced 2 months before the H400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-50 matches up versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-50 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the K-50 compared to the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and H400 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-50 and H400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-50 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H400 will deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.