Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400

Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was launched 17 months prior to the H400 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NEX-5R scores vs the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R against the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and H400.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.