Sony H400 vs Sony WX10

On this page, we are looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H400 was introduced 3 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H400 scores versus the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 has outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Sony H400 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the H400 compared to the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and WX10 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and WX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher H400 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.