Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V
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Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched July 2011
Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Overview
Following is a in-depth review of the Sony H400 and Sony HX7V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe H400 was revealed 2 years after the HX7V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the H400 matches up versus the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony HX7V
H400 | HX7V | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony H400
HX7V | H400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony HX7V
H400 | HX7V | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony H400 enjoys 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) while the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
Check the Sony H400 and Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 versus the HX7V.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and HX7V is 62 and 92 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and HX7V.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer H400 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz(R) | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP |
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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 4.80 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) | 208 gr (0.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | 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 media | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $268 | $499 |