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Sony H400 vs Sony H55

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Sony H400
(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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony H400 versus Sony H55, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and H55 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H400 was unveiled 3 years after the H55 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H400 scores versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony H55

 H400 H55 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Newer by 45 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony H400

 H55 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony H55

 H400 H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H400 versus Sony H55 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H400 vs the H55.

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and H55 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and H55.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent H400 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H400
Portrait photography with Sony H55
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H400
Street photography with Sony H55
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others (628g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography features
Sony H55 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H55 as a Travel photography camera
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
Sony H55 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging information
Sony H55 Vlogging information
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
has mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (628 grams)
28
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony H400 vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony H55
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-13 2010-06-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 gr (1.38 lbs) 200 gr (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $268 $235