Sigma SD1 vs Sony H400

Following is a extended review of the Sigma SD1 versus Sony H400, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD1 (15MP) and H400 (20MP) and the SD1 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1 was launched 4 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1 scores against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Sigma SD1 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sigma SD1 features external dimensions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1 and the H400.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1 and H400 is 77 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1 and H400.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.