Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400
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![Sony Alpha A7R IV front Sony Alpha A7R IV front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV/Sony-A7R-IV-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400/Sony-H400-front.jpg)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Previous Model is Sony A7R III
- Renewed by Sony A7R V
(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
- Announced February 2014
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the A7R IV (61MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A7R IV (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
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The A7R IV was introduced 5 years after the H400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7R IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A7R IV scores against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7R IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony A7R IV Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony H400
A7R IV | H400 | |||
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Announced | July 2019 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 66 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+980k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A7R IV
H400 | A7R IV |
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Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony H400
A7R IV | H400 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R IV features physical measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A7R IV and the H400.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 size comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A7R IV and H400 is 62 and 62 respectively.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R IV and H400.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7R IV having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony A7R IV will produce greater detail using its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger A7R IV will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-A7R-IV-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A7R IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2019-07-16 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.8 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 852.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 61 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 9504 x 6336 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 102800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 567 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,440k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 665 gr (1.47 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 99 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3344 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 670 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FZ100 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Pricing at release | $3,498 | $268 |