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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony H400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and H400 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was revealed 6 years after the H400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Z6 II matches up vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Sony H400

 Z6 II H400 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2014Newer by 82 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Nikon Z6 II

 H400 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Sony H400

 Z6 II H400 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II vs the H400.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and H400 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and H400.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will show extra detail because of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (410 per charge)
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Sony H400 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
MP count amazing (25MP)
low battery (410 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (628g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (410 shots)
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
does have mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Sony H400
 Nikon Z6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2020-10-14 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 273 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Available lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 628 gr (1.38 lb)
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 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 410 pictures 300 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 One
Cost at release $1,997 $268