Sony NEX-F3 vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony NEX-F3 versus Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-F3 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-F3 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-F3 was manufactured 18 months before the H400 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the NEX-F3 grades against the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-F3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Sony NEX-F3 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-F3 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs) while 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-F3 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the NEX-F3 vs the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-F3 and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-F3 and H400.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-F3 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older NEX-F3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.