Sony H400 vs Sony HX90V

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony H400 versus Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was unveiled 14 months prior to the HX90V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the H400 grades vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 provides exterior measurements 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 HX90V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the H400 versus the HX90V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and HX90V is 62 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and HX90V.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged H400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.