Nikon S9700 vs Sony H400
Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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90 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
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62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
- Launched February 2014
- Superseded the Nikon S9500
- Later Model is Nikon S9900
Sony H400
(Full Review)
(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
- Launched February 2014
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The following is a extensive review of the Nikon S9700 versus Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S9700 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe S9700 was revealed very close to the H400 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S9700 grades versus the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Sony H400
| S9700 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon S9700
| H400 | S9700 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S9700 and Sony H400
| S9700 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon S9700 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9700 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S9700 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S9700 and the H400.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S9700 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and H400.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H400 to provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.
Nikon S9700 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Nikon S9700 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Nikon S9700 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Nikon S9700 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (628g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
Landscape photography with Sony H400
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Nikon S9700
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Nikon S9700 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Sony |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2014-02-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.7-6.4 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.00 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 X 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 232 grams (0.51 lb) | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 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 | 300 shots | 300 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $268 |