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Nikon P600 vs Sony H400

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Refreshed by Nikon P610
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P600 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P600 was manufactured within a month of the H400 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the P600 matches up vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Sony H400

 P600 H400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon P600

 H400 P600 

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Sony H400

 P600 H400 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P600 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the P600 against the H400.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the P600 and H400 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and H400.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
good MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
50
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (565g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
59
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (565 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (565g)
26
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
does have external mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Nikon P600 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Sony H400
 Nikon Coolpix P600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 8.80 m
Flash modes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 565 gr (1.25 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 330 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $750 $268