Sigma SD9 vs Sony H400

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sigma SD9 versus Sony H400, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Sigma and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SD9 (3MP) and H400 (20MP) and the SD9 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The SD9 was brought out 12 years before the H400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sigma SD9 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD9 matches up against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sigma SD9 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Sigma SD9 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sigma SD9 offers outside measurements of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Sigma SD9 versus Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SD9 against the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD9 and H400 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD9 and H400.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will give you greater detail having its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD9 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.