Pentax RZ10 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a extended overview of the Pentax RZ10 and Sony HX400V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the RZ10 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The RZ10 was released 3 years earlier than the HX400V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the RZ10 matches up vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio RZ10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax RZ10 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ10 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RZ10 and the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RZ10 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RZ10 and HX400V.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older RZ10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.