Sony H400 vs Sony RX100

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony H400 and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is very similar but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was manufactured 18 months later than the RX100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the H400 scores versus the RX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H400 and Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the H400 vs the RX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and RX100 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX100.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The H400 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The younger H400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.