Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was brought out 10 months prior to the H400 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-6 scores vs the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 and the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and H400 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and H400.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.