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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 3 years prior to the H400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades vs the H400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Sony H400

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 H400 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2011Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H400

 Fujifilm F550 EXR H400 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the H400.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H400 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and H400.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F550 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Sony H400
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incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
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lighter than others in class (215 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Landscape photography with Sony H400
50
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
saves RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging information
Sony H400 Vlogging information
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (215g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
does have microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Sony H400
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-07-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz(R)
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215 grams (0.47 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical 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 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery form - 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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $450 $268