Sony H400 vs Sony RX10
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Launched March 2014
- Later Model is Sony RX10 II
Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony H400 and Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe H400 was unveiled at a similar time to the RX10 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H400 scores versus the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX10
H400 | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Sony H400
RX10 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1290k | 460k | Clearer display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX10
H400 | RX10 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | March 2014 | Same age | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 has outside dimensions 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 RX10 has dimensions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Check the Sony H400 and Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the H400 versus the RX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and RX10 is 62 and 58 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX10.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The H400 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-02-13 | 2014-03-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz(R) | Bionz X |
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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,290 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 628g (1.38 lbs) | 813g (1.79 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 420 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | 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 | $698 |