Sony H400 vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony H400 versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The H400 was launched 4 years after the TX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H400 scores versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H400 versus the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX5 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and TX5.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H400 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern H400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.