Sony H400 vs Sony H50

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony H400 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was launched 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H400 matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H400 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the H400 vs the H50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and H50 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and H50.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to show more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent H400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.