- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
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25.00mm - 450.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 20.4 megapixels
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24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Pentax RZ18 advantages over Sony HX400V
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Thinner
36 mm
vs
103 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
190g
vs
660g
Lighter weight
Sony HX400V advantages over Pentax RZ18
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Yes
vs
No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Yes
vs
No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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More telephoto lens reach
1,200 mm
vs
450 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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Shoots 24p video
Yes
vs
No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Hot shoe
Hot shoe
vs
None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
20.4
vs
16.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
30
vs
4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster shutter
1/4000
vs
1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Panasonic ZS8
Pentax
RZ18
Panasonic
ZS8
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Longer exposure
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Faster shutter
Sony
HX400V
Panasonic
ZS8
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Eye-level viewfinder
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In-camera panoramas
Compared to Nikon S9100
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Bigger pixels
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In-camera panoramas
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Larger lens aperture
Compared to Sony H90
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Less expensive
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Longer exposure
-
Eye-level viewfinder
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In-camera panoramas
Compared to Sony HX300
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Focus peaking
-
Eye-level viewfinder
-
In-camera panoramas
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Compared to Fujifilm S1
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Focus peaking
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Built-in GPS
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Shoots 24p video
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Focus peaking
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Tilt-swivel screen