Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S1 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar but the K-S1 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S1 was unveiled 7 months after the HX400V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K-S1 scores vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has outer measurements 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K-S1 against the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-S1 and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-S1 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The K-S1 provides the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The fresher K-S1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.