Sony H400 vs Sony HX200V

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony H400 and Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H400 was launched 22 months later than the HX200V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the H400 matches up against the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H400 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Sony H400 and Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 and the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and HX200V is 62 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and HX200V.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher H400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.