Pentax I-10 vs Sony H400

On this page, we will be evaluating the Pentax I-10 and Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the I-10 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The I-10 was released 5 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the I-10 matches up against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Optio I-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Pentax I-10 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax I-10 provides outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the I-10 compared to the H400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the I-10 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the I-10 and H400.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged I-10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.