Sony H400 vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H400 was announced 6 months after the QX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H400 grades against the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony QX10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H400 has got external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony QX10 has sizing of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H400 versus Sony QX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H400 versus the QX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and QX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and QX10.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H400 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.