Sony H400 vs Sony QX100
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Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 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
- Introduced February 2014
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Announced September 2013
Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony H400 versus Sony QX100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the H400 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe H400 was announced 6 months after the QX100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the H400 grades versus the QX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony QX100
H400 | QX100 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony H400
QX100 | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony QX100
H400 | QX100 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | September 2013 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 provides outside 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 QX100 has proportions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Sony H400 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the H400 vs the QX100.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and QX100 is 62 and 92 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and QX100.
All in all, both of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The H400 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.
Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz(R) | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | - |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 | 200 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $268 | $268 |