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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400

Portability
66 Imaging
40 Features
37 Overall
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Pentax XG-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
43

Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the XG-1 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XG-1 was launched 6 months later than the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the XG-1 grades versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Sony H400

		

		

			
 XG-1 H400 
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Pentax XG-1

		

		

			
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Common features in the Pentax XG-1 and Sony H400

		

		

			
 XG-1 H400 
AnnouncedJuly 2014February 2014Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Pentax XG-1 provides physical dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") with a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax XG-1 versus Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XG-1 and the H400.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XG-1 and H400 is 66 and 62 respectively.
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XG-1 and H400.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
40
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Pentax XG-1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (567g)
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 heavier than competitors (628g)
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Sports Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography advice
Sony H400 Sports photography advice
45
 incredible zoom range (24-1248mm  52.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
52
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (1248mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 not so great battery life (240 CIPA)
 heavier than competition in class (567 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great reach (1550mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (628g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
Landscape photography with Sony H400
45
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery life (240 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 quite wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax XG-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
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 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (567g)
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 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 has mic support
 slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 heavier than competitors (628 grams)
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Pentax XG-1 vs Sony H400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax XG-1 and Sony H400
 Pentax XG-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax XG-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-07-15 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1248mm (52.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
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 dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 567g (1.25 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") 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 240 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LB-060 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $599 $268