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Sony A300 vs Sony H400

Portability
64
Imaging
49
Features
45
Overall
47
Sony Alpha DSLR-A300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony A300
(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
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
  • Revealed February 2014
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A300 over the Sony H400

 A300 H400 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A300

 H400 A300 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2008More recent by 73 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony A300 and Sony H400

 A300 H400 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A300 and H400 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Sony A300 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A300 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A300 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
40
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A300 Street photography factors
Sony H400 Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A300
Sports photography with Sony H400
54
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A300
Travel photography with Sony H400
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A300 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
57
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A300
Vlogging with Sony H400
9
lack of video recording
26
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sony A300 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A300 and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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