Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony H400

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 3 years before the H400 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides outer measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and H400 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and H400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony H400 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.