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Sony A6400 vs Sony H400

Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Sony Alpha a6400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 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
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Sony A6400 vs Sony H400, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6400 (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the A6400 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A6400 was revealed 4 years later than the H400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A6400 grades against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony H400

 A6400 H400 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2014More recent by 60 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A6400

 H400 A6400 

Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony H400

 A6400 H400 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony A6400 provides exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the A6400 and the H400.

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A6400 and H400 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A6400 and H400.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A6400 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6400 will give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A6400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6400
Portrait photography with Sony H400
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
40
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6400
Street photography with Sony H400
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6400 Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
76
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A6400
Travel photography with Sony H400
87
weather proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6400 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6400 Vlogging details
Sony H400 Vlogging details
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
26
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
does have external mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6400 and Sony H400
 Sony Alpha a6400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-15 2014-02-13
Body design 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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 mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.80 m
Flash settings Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 grams (0.89 lbs) 628 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
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 media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $898 $268