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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63

Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The H400 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the H400 grades against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 H400 RX100 VA 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony H400

		

		

			
 RX100 VA H400 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2014Newer by 53 months
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 H400 RX100 VA 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H400 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Check the Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the H400 and the RX100 VA.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX100 VA.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The H400 contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged H400 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography features
40
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
66
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony H400
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
86
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
51
 excellent zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
70
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography factors
53
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (25mm)
 very long reach (1550mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (628g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
76
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Timelapse function
 low battery power (220 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography features
44
 pretty wide (25mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
66
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
26
 pretty wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 includes external mic socket
 slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
81
 decently wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (299 grams)
 lack of external microphone port
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony RX100 VA
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2018-07-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
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 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
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 315
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 X 720 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 628g (1.38 lbs) 299g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
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 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $268 $998