Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a complete analysis of the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The H400 was announced 16 months before the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the H400 grades versus the RX100 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the H400 compared to the RX100 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX100 IV is 62 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and RX100 IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The H400 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The older H400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.