Sony H400 vs Sony A33

On this page, we are reviewing the Sony H400 vs Sony A33, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and A33 (14MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The H400 was manufactured 3 years after the A33 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the H400 grades versus the A33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony SLT-A33. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony A33 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H400 vs Sony A33 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the H400 vs the A33.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and A33 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and A33.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The H400 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony H400 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher H400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.