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Sony H400 vs Sony H90

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony H90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Sony H400 vs Sony H90, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and H90 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H400 was manufactured 24 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the H400 grades against the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony H90

 H400 H90 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H90 over the Sony H400

 H90 H400 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony H90

 H400 H90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony H400 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Sony H400 vs Sony H90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H400 against the H90.

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and H90 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and H90.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent H400 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H400
Portrait photography with Sony H90
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography details
Sony H90 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (222g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography advice
Sony H90 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography details
Sony H90 Travel photography details
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography info
Sony H90 Landscape photography info
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H400
Vlogging with Sony H90
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pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
includes external microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
32
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (222g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Sony H400 vs Sony H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony H90
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 lbs) 222g (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 290 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $268 $230