Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony H400 and Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") provide different sensor sizing.

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The H400 was launched 4 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the H400 grades against the RX10 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the H400 vs the RX10 IV.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and RX10 IV is 62 and 52 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX10 IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The H400 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh trickier. The more aged H400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.