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Nikon P530 vs Sony H400

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P520
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 P530 vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon P530 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P530 was announced within a month of the H400 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the P530 grades versus the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Sony H400

 P530 H400 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon P530

 H400 P530 

Common features in the Nikon P530 and Sony H400

 P530 H400 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P530 provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the P530 compared to the H400.

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and H400 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and H400.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P530 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P530 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P530 Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (240 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P530 Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1000mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (494g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P530
Landscape photography with Sony H400
45
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P530 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (494 grams)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Nikon P530 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P530 and Sony H400
 Nikon Coolpix P530Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P530 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 494 gr (1.09 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") 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 240 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL5 -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $280 $268