Nikon Z5 vs Sony H400
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released July 2020
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Sony H400, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very close but the Z5 (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z5 was announced 6 years after the H400 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z5 grades against the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Sony H400
| Z5 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | February 2014 | Newer by 79 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon Z5
| H400 | Z5 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Sony H400
| Z5 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 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).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 versus the H400.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and H400 is 62 and 62 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and H400.
To sum up, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Z5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2020-07-20 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 6 | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Available lenses | 15 | - |
| Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 201 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.5 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 X 720 |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 675g (1.49 pounds) | 628g (1.38 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 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 | 470 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Two | Single |
| Launch pricing | $1,399 | $268 |