Sony H400 vs Sony RX1

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H400 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was manufactured 12 months after the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H400 matches up versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 features physical measurements 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 versus the RX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and RX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H400 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern H400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.