Sony H400 vs Sony T900

Let's examine more closely at the Sony H400 vs Sony T900, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H400 was announced 5 years after the T900 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the H400 matches up vs the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The whole galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony T900 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Sony H400 comes with outer 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 T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Sony H400 vs Sony T900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the H400 vs the T900.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and T900 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and T900.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony H400 to deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer H400 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.