Sony A7R III vs Sony H400

Following is a in depth assessment of the Sony A7R III and Sony H400, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R III (42MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A7R III (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The A7R III was manufactured 3 years after the H400 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A7R III grades versus the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Sony A7R III Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A7R III comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R III against the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7R III and H400 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R III and H400.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7R III featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R III will render extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern A7R III will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.