Sony A290 vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A290 and Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A290 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A290 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The A290 was announced 4 years before the H400 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A290 matches up against the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Sony A290 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony A290 has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") along with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A290 compared to the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A290 and H400 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the A290 and H400.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A290 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony H400 will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged A290 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.