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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400

Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Pentax WG-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Pentax WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2013
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H400, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the WG-10 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The WG-10 was revealed 7 months prior to the H400 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WG-10 grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Sony H400

 WG-10 H400 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax WG-10

 H400 WG-10 
LaunchedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Pentax WG-10 and Sony H400

 WG-10 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax WG-10 has outer dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the WG-10 vs the H400.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the WG-10 and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the WG-10 and H400.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony H400 to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WG-10 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Street photography information
Sony H400 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
max frames per second low (0.7 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax WG-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
71
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
30
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
26
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
comes with external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Pentax WG-10 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax WG-10 and Sony H400
 Pentax WG-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax WG-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-06-21 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 167 grams (0.37 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 260 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI92 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $268