Pentax K-S1 vs Sony H400

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.

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.