Pentax VS20 vs Sony H400

Its time to look closer at the Pentax VS20 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was revealed 3 years before the H400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the VS20 matches up versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax VS20 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the VS20 versus the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and H400.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged VS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.