Sony H400 vs Sony A99

Let's look more in depth at the Sony H400 vs Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close but the H400 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was unveiled 15 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H400 matches up vs the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony SLT-A99. The full galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 enjoys exterior measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H400 compared to the A99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and A99 is 62 and 57 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and A99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H400 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent H400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.