Pentax VS20 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a in depth overview of the Pentax VS20 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the VS20 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VS20 was unveiled 24 months prior to the HX400V making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax VS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the VS20 matches up vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Optio VS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax VS20 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax VS20 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 235 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the VS20 against the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the VS20 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VS20 and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to show greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older VS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.