Sony H400 vs Sony HX30V

Below, we are reviewing the Sony H400 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H400 was brought out 24 months later than the HX30V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H400 grades versus the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony H400 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 vs Sony HX30V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the H400 and the HX30V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and HX30V is 62 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and HX30V.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to give you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern H400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.