Nikon L820 vs Sony H400

Let's look more closely at the Nikon L820 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was introduced 12 months prior to the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L820 scores vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L820 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L820 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L820 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the L820 versus the H400.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L820 and H400 is 72 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and H400.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The older L820 is going to be behind in sensor technology.