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Sony A6100 vs Sony H400

Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Sony Alpha a6100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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
  • Released February 2014
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Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Sony A6100 versus Sony H400, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6100 (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty close but the A6100 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The A6100 was introduced 5 years later than the H400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A6100 matches up versus the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Sony H400

 A6100 H400 
ReleasedAugust 2019February 2014Fresher by 68 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A6100

 H400 A6100 

Common features in the Sony A6100 and Sony H400

 A6100 H400 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A6100 comes with outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6100 versus Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A6100 and the H400.

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6100 and H400 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A6100 and H400.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6100 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer A6100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6100 Portrait photography info
Sony H400 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6100 Street photography features
Sony H400 Street photography features
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
75
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
86
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A6100
Landscape photography with Sony H400
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
Sony H400 Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have image stabilization
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
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Sony A6100 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6100 and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha a6100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-08-28 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X 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 area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash modes Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $748 $268