Nikon A900 vs Sony H400

On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon A900 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the A900 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A900 was announced 2 years after the H400 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A900 matches up versus the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Nikon A900 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A900 enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the A900 against the H400.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A900 and H400 is 88 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A900 and H400.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A900 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.