Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V

Following is a in-depth review of the Sony H400 and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H400 was revealed 2 years after the HX7V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the H400 matches up versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H400 enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Sony H400 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 versus the HX7V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and HX7V is 62 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and HX7V.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer H400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.