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Sigma fp vs Sony H400

Portability
84
Imaging
74
Features
79
Overall
76
Sigma fp front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sigma fp
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 422g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Replacement is Sigma fp L
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
  • Introduced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Sigma fp vs Sony H400, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Sigma and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the fp (25MP) and H400 (20MP) and the fp (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The fp was brought out 5 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the fp grades against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sigma fp over the Sony H400

 fp H400 
IntroducedJuly 2019February 2014More recent by 66 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sigma fp

 H400 fp 

Common features in the Sigma fp and Sony H400

 fp H400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sigma fp provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 422 grams (0.93 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the fp compared to the H400.

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the fp and H400 is 84 and 62 respectively.

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the fp and H400.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The fp because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sigma fp will render extra detail having its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger fp provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sigma fp Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
84
focusing manually
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sigma fp Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
77
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sigma fp Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
fantastic MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sigma fp Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
78
environment proof
offers focus via touch
fantastic MP (25MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sigma fp Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
fantastic MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sigma fp Vlogging information
Sony H400 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen enabled
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
does have external mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (628g)
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Sigma fp vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sigma fp and Sony H400
 Sigma fpSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Sigma Sony
Model type Sigma fp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-07-11 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 6 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Amount of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless No 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 422 grams (0.93 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 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 - 300 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-51 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 wec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $2,050 $268