Samsung ST700 vs Sony H400
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2011
(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
- Launched February 2014
Photography Glossary Samsung ST700 vs Sony H400 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Samsung ST700 versus Sony H400, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the ST700 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ST700 was brought out 4 years before the H400 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the ST700 scores vs the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung ST700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are available at Samsung ST700 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Sony H400
| ST700 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung ST700
| H400 | ST700 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 37 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung ST700 and Sony H400
| ST700 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung ST700 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung ST700 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Samsung ST700 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ST700 versus the H400.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ST700 and H400 is 99 and 62 respectively.
Samsung ST700 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ST700 and H400.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to resolve greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older ST700 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Samsung ST700 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung ST700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Highest native ISO | - | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | - | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | () | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.80 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 X 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | - | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 300 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | - | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $280 | $268 |