Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA 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
- Announced February 2014
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX100 VA
H400 | RX100 VA |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony H400
RX100 VA | H400 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | February 2014 | Newer by 53 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Crisper display (+769k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX100 VA
H400 | RX100 VA | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and RX100 VA is 62 and 89 respectively.
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.
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | |
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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 |