Sony A560 vs Sony H400

Following is a complete assessment of the Sony A560 and Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A560 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A560 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The A560 was launched 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A560 scores vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A560 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A560 features outer measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check out the Sony A560 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the A560 against the H400.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A560 and H400 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A560 and H400.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A560 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A560 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.