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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400

Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
70
Overall
65
Pentax K-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Announced August 2014
  • Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Sony H400
(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
  • Released February 2014
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched but the K-S1 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The K-S1 was unveiled 7 months later than the H400 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short highlight of how the K-S1 scores vs the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Sony H400

 K-S1 H400 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2014Fresher by 7 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax K-S1

 H400 K-S1 

Common features in the Pentax K-S1 and Sony H400

 K-S1 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-S1 vs the H400.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S1 and H400.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The K-S1 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler. The more modern K-S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-S1
Street photography with Sony H400
73
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (558 grams)
great high ISO (51,200)
fixed screen
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (558g)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (628 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (410 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-S1 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (558 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (628 grams)
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Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-S1 and Sony H400
 Pentax K-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-08-27 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Prime MII Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Amount of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.4 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 558 grams (1.23 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 1061 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI109 -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $339 $268