Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax Q10 and Sony H400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Q10 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Q10 was brought out 17 months earlier than the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Q10 scores versus the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax Q10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Pentax Q10 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H400
Q10 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax Q10
H400 | Q10 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | September 2012 | Fresher by 17 months |
Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H400
Q10 | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q10 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax Q10 and Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Q10 versus the H400.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.
Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Q10 and H400.
As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to provide greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Q10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax Q10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-09-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Total lenses | 8 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 183 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | 300 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI68 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $268 |