Sony H400 vs Sony ZV-1

Its time to look more closely at the Sony H400 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the H400 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The H400 was launched 7 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the H400 matches up against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 provides outer dimensions 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the H400 against the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and ZV-1.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The H400 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The older H400 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.