Pentax K20D vs Sony HX400V

Following is a detailed review of the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX400V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the K20D (15MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the K20D (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K20D was revealed 6 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K20D scores versus the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K20D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K20D Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K20D features outer measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K20D vs the HX400V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and HX400V is 59 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K20D and HX400V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K20D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will show more detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged K20D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.