Sony H400 vs Sony A37

Below, we will be looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The H400 was brought out 22 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H400 grades against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony SLT-A37. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony A37 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony H400 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H400 compared to the A37.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and A37 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and A37.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H400 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony H400 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer H400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.