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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43
Pentax Q7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Sony H400
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Q7 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the Q7 (1/1.7") and H400 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The Q7 was launched 6 months earlier than the H400 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Q7 grades versus the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Sony H400

 Q7 H400 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax Q7

 H400 Q7 

Common features in the Pentax Q7 and Sony H400

 Q7 H400 
IntroducedAugust 2013February 2014Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax Q7 provides exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Q7 compared to the H400.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Q7 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Q7 and H400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Q7 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax Q7 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax Q7 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (200g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
has built in flash
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (250 shots)
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (200 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
includes microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
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Pentax Q7 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax Q7 and Sony H400
 Pentax Q7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax Q7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-08-08 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax Q fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Available lenses 8 -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m (ISO100/m) 8.80 m
Flash modes P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI68 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $268