Pentax K-S2 vs Sony H400

Here, we are evaluating the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H400, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close but the K-S2 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was manufactured 13 months after the H400 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the K-S2 scores versus the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-S2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-S2 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S2 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the K-S2 vs the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and H400 is 64 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-S2 and H400.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The K-S2 uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger K-S2 provides a benefit in sensor technology.