Sony A900 vs Sony H400
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Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Announced October 2008
- Later Model is Sony A99
(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
Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony A900 and Sony H400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and H400 (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A900 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the H400 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the A900 scores vs the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A900 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony H400
A900 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A900
H400 | A900 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | October 2008 | Newer by 64 months |
Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony H400
A900 | H400 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A900 provides physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) and the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Sony A900 and Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the A900 vs the H400.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and H400 is 54 and 62 respectively.
Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and H400.
To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A900 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A900 will resolve more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged A900 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2008-10-22 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 25 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6048 x 4032 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Number of lenses | 143 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 X 720 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 895 grams (1.97 lb) | 628 grams (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 880 pictures | 300 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FM500H | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Retail pricing | $2,736 | $268 |