Pentax K-S2 vs Sony HX400V

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-S2 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-S2 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-S2 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The K-S2 was released 13 months later than the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-S2 grades versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-S2 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-S2 features physical dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S2 vs the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S2 and HX400V is 64 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S2 and HX400V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-S2 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent K-S2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.