Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2012
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5N
- Successor is Sony NEX-5T
(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 NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe NEX-5R was launched 17 months prior to the H400 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NEX-5R scores vs the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony H400
NEX-5R | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony NEX-5R
H400 | NEX-5R | |||
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Released | February 2014 | August 2012 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H400
NEX-5R | H400 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony NEX-5R features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-5R and Sony H400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NEX-5R against the H400.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5R and H400.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony H400 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-29 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 276g (0.61 lbs) | 628g (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 910 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $750 | $268 |