Nikon L100 vs Sony H400
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Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Released February 2009
- Successor is Nikon L110
(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
- Revealed February 2014
Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon L100 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe L100 was revealed 6 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L100 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the L100 scores against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L100 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Sony H400
L100 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon L100
H400 | L100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2009 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L100 and Sony H400
L100 | H400 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon L100 enjoys external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Sony H400 has proportions 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 Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the L100 compared to the H400.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L100 and H400 is 79 and 62 respectively.
Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and H400.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to offer you more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L100 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-03 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.4 | f/3.4-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 360 gr (0.79 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $268 |