Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400
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Sony NEX-5T 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
- Announced August 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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-5T vs Sony H400 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly close but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The NEX-5T was announced 5 months earlier than the H400 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the NEX-5T grades against the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5T and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5T Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony H400
NEX-5T | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony NEX-5T
H400 | NEX-5T |
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Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H400
NEX-5T | H400 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2014 | Same generation |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5T comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the NEX-5T versus the H400.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5T and H400.
As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5T having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-08-27 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 99 | - |
Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | 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 | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 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 | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
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 All around rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 300 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NPFW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $268 |