Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VI

In this article, we will be looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 VI, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The H400 was launched 5 years before the RX100 VI which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the H400 scores vs the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The complete galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony H400 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the H400 compared to the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and RX100 VI.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The H400 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged H400 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.