Sony H400 vs Sony WX500

Below is a extended assessment of the Sony H400 versus Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was launched 14 months earlier than the WX500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the H400 grades versus the WX500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Sony H400 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 compared to the WX500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and WX500 is 62 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and WX500.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older H400 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.