Sony H400 vs Sony RX1
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 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)
- 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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX1
H400 | RX1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2013 | Newer by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony H400
RX1 | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX1
H400 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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).
See the Sony H400 and Sony RX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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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 |