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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 4 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 H400 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H400

 Fujifilm F500 EXR H400 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the H400.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and H400.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony H400 will offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Portrait photography with Sony H400
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
39
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
47
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography factors
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
33
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz(R)
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $430 $268