Sony H400 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are comparing the Sony H400 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H400 was brought out 2 years after the HX100V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the H400 matches up versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check out the Sony H400 vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the H400 compared to the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and HX100V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and HX100V.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher H400 should have an edge in sensor tech.