Sony A6500 vs Sony H400
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Sony A6500 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Released October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300
(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
- Revealed February 2014
Sony A6500 vs Sony H400 Overview
Following is a thorough analysis of the Sony A6500 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A6500 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe A6500 was manufactured 2 years after the H400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A6500 matches up against the H400 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A6500 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Sony H400
A6500 | H400 | |||
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Revealed | October 2016 | February 2014 | More modern by 33 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A6500
H400 | A6500 |
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Common features in the Sony A6500 and Sony H400
A6500 | H400 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A6500 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony A6500 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
See the Sony A6500 versus Sony H400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A6500 against the H400.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and H400 is 81 and 62 respectively.
Sony A6500 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and H400.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A6500 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony A6500 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A6500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony A6500 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha a6500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-10-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.80 m |
Flash options | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1405 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 300 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,298 | $268 |