Sony H400 vs Sony H50
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Sony H400 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
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- 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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- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Launched January 2009
Sony H400 vs Sony H50 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony H400 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H400 was launched 5 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the H400 matches up vs the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H400 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony H50
H400 | H50 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 62 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Sony H400
H50 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony H50
H400 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Sony H400 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Analyze the Sony H400 versus Sony H50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the H400 vs the H50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and H50 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and H50.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to show more detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent H400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony H400 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz(R) | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 9MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 9.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) | 547 gr (1.21 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $268 | $80 |