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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Old Model is Nikon AW100
  • Later Model is Nikon AW120
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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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon AW110 and Sony H400, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The AW110 was announced 7 months earlier than the H400 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon AW110 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the AW110 scores versus the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Sony H400

 AW110 H400 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon AW110

 H400 AW110 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2013Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Sony H400

 AW110 H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Nikon AW110 and Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the AW110 against the H400.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and H400 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and H400.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged AW110 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW110 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW110 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW110 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW110 Travel photography details
Sony H400 Travel photography details
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (628 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW110 Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW110 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than average in class (628 grams)
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Nikon AW110 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW110 and Sony H400
 Nikon Coolpix AW110Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix AW110 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-07-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech OLED monitor Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 300 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $268