Sony H400 vs Sony QX100

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony H400 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the H400 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was announced 6 months after the QX100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the H400 grades versus the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 provides outside measurements 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the H400 vs the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and QX100.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The H400 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.