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Sony A900 vs Sony H400

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony A900
(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
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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony H400

 A900 H400 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A900

 H400 A900 
ReleasedFebruary 2014October 2008Newer by 64 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony H400

 A900 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A900 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A900 and H400 is 54 and 62 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony A900 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A900 Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
71
you can focus manually
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps low (5.0 fps)
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
54
weather proof
great MP (25 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
53
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (628g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great MP (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
no Time Lapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (628g)
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Sony A900 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
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