Sony H400 vs Sony W830

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony H400 vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H400 was revealed 2 months later than the W830 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H400 matches up against the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 has got physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony H400 vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the H400 vs the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and W830 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and W830.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.