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Sony A7S II vs Sony H400

Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67
Sony Alpha A7S II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Later Model is Sony A7S III
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
  • Released February 2014
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Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony A7S II versus Sony H400, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The A7S II was brought out 21 months later than the H400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A7S II grades against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Sony H400

 A7S II H400 
ReleasedOctober 2015February 2014Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A7S II

 H400 A7S II 

Common features in the Sony A7S II and Sony H400

 A7S II H400 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A7S II has physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 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).

Examine the Sony A7S II versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A7S II compared to the H400.

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7S II and H400 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A7S II and H400.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H400 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern A7S II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7S II Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
68
focusing manually
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7S 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)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7S II Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A7S II
Travel photography with Sony H400
49
weather proofing
bad battery pack (370 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7S II Landscape photography factors
Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (370 shots)
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
26
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sony A7S II vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7S II and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha A7S IISony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7S II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-10-12 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4240 x 2832 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 102400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 169 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 627 gr (1.38 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2993 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $2,767 $268