Sony H400 vs Sony HX50V

Here is a thorough analysis of the Sony H400 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was launched 10 months later than the HX50V so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the H400 matches up versus the HX50V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 features external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the H400 versus the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H400 and HX50V is 62 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer H400 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.