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Nikon L810 vs Sony H400

Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L810 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was introduced 24 months before the H400 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L810 scores versus the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Sony H400

 L810 H400 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon L810

 H400 L810 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Sony H400

 L810 H400 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L810 offers external measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) and the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L810 and Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L810 versus the H400.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and H400 is 74 and 62 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L810 and H400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony H400 to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older L810 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Sony H400
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L810
Sports photography with Sony H400
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow fps (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
26
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others (628g)
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Nikon L810 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Sony H400
 Nikon Coolpix L810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-01 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 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-585mm (25.4x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 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 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 628 gr (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 300 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $268