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
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony H400
| NEX-5T | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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).
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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.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
