Sony H400 vs Sony RX1R II

Here, we will be looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX1R II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was revealed 20 months earlier than the RX1R II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H400 grades versus the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H400 has outside dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R II has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H400 versus Sony RX1R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the H400 vs the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX1R II.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H400 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will result in more detail because of its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged H400 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.