Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released September 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400 Overview
Here is a in depth comparison of the Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the RZ18 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RZ18 was unveiled 3 years before the H400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the RZ18 scores against the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio RZ18 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Pentax RZ18 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Sony H400
| RZ18 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax RZ18
| H400 | RZ18 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2014 |  | September 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Pentax RZ18 and Sony H400
| RZ18 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax RZ18 comes with outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the RZ18 against the H400.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RZ18 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RZ18 and H400.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older RZ18 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Pentax RZ18 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax Optio RZ18 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2011-09-12 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 2.80 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 178g (0.39 lbs) | 628g (1.38 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | D-LI92 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $210 | $268 |