Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a extended analysis of the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The H400 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H400 matches up vs the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Look at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the H400 compared to the RX100 VII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H400 and RX100 VII is 62 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The H400 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older H400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.