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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400

Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony A7R IV
(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
Sony H400
(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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Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Sony H400

 A7R IV H400 
AnnouncedJuly 2019February 2014More modern by 66 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A7R IV

 H400 A7R IV 

Common features in the Sony A7R IV and Sony H400

 A7R IV H400 
Display size3"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).

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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

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
40
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7R IV
Street photography with Sony H400
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (670 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R IV Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
74
great battery life (670 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is high (61 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (628g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7R IV as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is high (61MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (670 per charge)
2 card slots
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7R IV Vlogging info
Sony H400 Vlogging info
37
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
26
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
does have microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (628g)
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Sony A7R IV vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R IV and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha A7R IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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