Pentax K100D S vs Sony H400

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K100D S and Sony H400, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and H400 (20MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K100D S was announced 7 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the K100D S matches up vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K100D Super & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D S has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K100D S and Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the K100D S against the H400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D S and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and H400.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S using its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will give more detail with its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.