Nikon A1000 vs Sony H400

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon A1000 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was unveiled 5 years after the H400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1000 matches up against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1000 versus the H400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1000 and H400.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent A1000 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.