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Nikon P900 vs Sony H400

Portability
52
Imaging
40
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Updated by Nikon P1000
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
  • Announced February 2014
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Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P900 and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the P900 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The P900 was launched 13 months after the H400 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the P900 grades against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Sony H400

 P900 H400 
AnnouncedMarch 2015February 2014Newer by 13 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon P900

 H400 P900 

Common features in the Nikon P900 and Sony H400

 P900 H400 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon P900 has outer dimensions of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the P900 and the H400.

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P900 and H400 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P900 and H400.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony H400 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent P900 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P900
Portrait photography with Sony H400
44
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
MP count decent (20MP)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P900 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
45
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P900 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P900 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
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good battery (360 CIPA)
has bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P900 Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (360 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P900 Vlogging highlights
Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
53
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (899g)
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really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does have external microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Nikon P900 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P900 and Sony H400
 Nikon Coolpix P900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix P900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-03-02 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 8.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 X 720
Max 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 899 gr (1.98 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") 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 360 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $268