Sony H400 vs Sony TX10

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony H400 versus Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX10 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was revealed 2 years later than the TX10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H400 grades vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The full galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the H400 vs the TX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX10 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and TX10.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher H400 should have an edge in sensor innovation.