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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Later Model is Sony A6000
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The NEX-6 was brought out 10 months prior to the H400 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the NEX-6 scores vs the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony H400

 NEX-6 H400 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony NEX-6

 H400 NEX-6 
IntroducedFebruary 2014March 2013Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony H400

 NEX-6 H400 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony NEX-6 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the NEX-6 and the H400.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-6 and H400 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NEX-6 and H400.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-6 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
Portrait photography with Sony H400
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
40
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography factors
Sony H400 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
66
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
75
lighter than average in class (345 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
Sony H400 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
Vlogging with Sony H400
32
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (345g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
26
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
has external mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (628g)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-25 2014-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4912 x 3264 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 99 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 345 gr (0.76 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1018 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $365 $268