Sony H400 vs Sony WX30

Lets look more closely at the Sony H400 versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was manufactured 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the H400 grades versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the H400 versus the WX30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and WX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and WX30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer H400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.