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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400

Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5T
(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
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 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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony H400

 NEX-5T H400 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper 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 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2014Same generation
Display size3"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.

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Street photography information
Sony H400 Street photography information
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Sports photography details
Sony H400 Sports photography details
69
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
77
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse function
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
Sony H400 Vlogging factors
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
26
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have microphone support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5T and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha NEX-5TSony 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