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Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III 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 RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Released March 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony RX10 II
  • New Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") have different sensor size.

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The H400 was announced 3 years before the RX10 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the H400 grades versus the RX10 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX10 III

 H400 RX10 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Sony H400

 RX10 III H400 
ReleasedMarch 2016February 2014Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX10 III

 H400 RX10 III 
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the H400 against the RX10 III.

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and RX10 III is 62 and 53 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and RX10 III.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The H400 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged H400 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
71
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography features
Sony RX10 III Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition (628g)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
heavier than competition (1,051g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography factors
Sony RX10 III Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (420 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography factors
Sony RX10 III Travel photography factors
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
great battery power (420 shots)
weather sealing
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (1,051g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
64
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H400
Vlogging with Sony RX10 III
26
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competition (628g)
28
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,051 grams)
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony RX10 III
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-02-13 2016-03-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz(R) Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 gr (1.38 pounds) 1051 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 472
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 420 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $268 $1,398