Sony H20 vs Sony HX400V

Let's examine more in depth at the Sony H20 and Sony HX400V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H20 was announced 5 years before the HX400V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the H20 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H20 has got physical dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Sony H20 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the H20 vs the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H20 and HX400V is 87 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and HX400V.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX400V to show more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged H20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.