Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 V

On this page, we are matching up the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 V, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The H400 was launched 3 years prior to the RX100 V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H400 scores vs the RX100 V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony RX100 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H400 versus the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX100 V is 62 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and RX100 V.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The H400 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged H400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.