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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44
Pentax Q10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q
  • Updated by Pentax Q7
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Sony H400

 Q10 H400 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax Q10

 H400 Q10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2012Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Pentax Q10 and Sony H400

 Q10 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Q10 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q10 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
36
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q10 Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition (200g)
built-in flash
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
26
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Pentax Q10 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q10 and Sony H400
 Pentax Q10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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