Sony A300 vs Sony H400
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Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
- Launched January 2008
- Renewed by Sony A330
(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
- Revealed February 2014
Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Sony A300 versus Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A300 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A300 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A300 was brought out 7 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A300 matches up vs the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A300 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony H400
A300 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A300
H400 | A300 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | January 2008 | More recent by 73 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony H400
A300 | H400 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony A300 provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Sony A300 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A300 vs the H400.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and H400 is 64 and 62 respectively.
Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A300 and H400.
Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A300 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H400 will offer you extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older A300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2008-01-30 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.49x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 632g (1.39 lbs) | 628g (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $268 |