Nikon S9100 vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon S9100 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and H400 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The S9100 was brought out 3 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S9100 scores versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S9100 and Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S9100 against the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9100 and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to offer you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S9100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.