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Sony H400 vs Sony RX1

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H400 and Sony RX1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is fairly close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was manufactured 12 months after the RX1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H400 matches up versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX1

 H400 RX1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony H400

 RX1 H400 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX1

 H400 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 features physical measurements 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 RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 versus the RX1.

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and RX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H400 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern H400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX1 Portrait photography factors
40
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
82
manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H400
Street photography with Sony RX1
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (628g)
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography factors
Sony RX1 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
62
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average (482 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H400
Landscape photography with Sony RX1
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
Sony RX1 Vlogging highlights
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (482g)
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony RX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.0-22.0
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Clear Photo LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 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 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 628g (1.38 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 300 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $268 $2,798