Pentax RS1500 vs Sony H400

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the RS1500 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The RS1500 was introduced 3 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the RS1500 matches up versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RS1500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax RS1500 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax RS1500 enjoys external dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Pentax RS1500 vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RS1500 vs the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RS1500 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RS1500 and H400.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged RS1500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.