Sony H20 vs Sony H400
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Sony H20 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Revealed May 2009
(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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On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony H20 vs Sony H400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the H20 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe H20 was released 5 years prior to the H400 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H20 grades against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Sony H20 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Sony H400
| H20 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony H20
| H400 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H20 and Sony H400
| H20 | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony H20 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H20 features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Compare the Sony H20 vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the H20 against the H400.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the H20 and H400 is 87 and 62 respectively.
Sony H20 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H20 and H400.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony H400 to give more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older H20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony H20 vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2014-02-13 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 38-380mm (10.0x) | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.4 | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.10 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 628g (1.38 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 300 shots |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BG1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $249 | $268 |
