Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was announced 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the H400 matches up vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the H400 and the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX100V is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and TX100V.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger H400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.