Sony H400 vs Sony RX1R

Its time to look a little more closely at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX1R, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very well matched but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The H400 was released 8 months later than the RX1R so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the H400 scores vs the RX1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX1R Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 offers external 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) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the H400 versus the RX1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX1R is 62 and 79 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and RX1R.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The H400 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent H400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.