Sony NEX-5 vs Sony H400

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5 was revealed 4 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the NEX-5 scores versus the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5 and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-5 and H400.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.