Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII 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
- Released February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty close but the H400 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe H400 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the H400 matches up vs the RX100 VII when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony RX100 VII
H400 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony H400
RX100 VII | H400 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | February 2014 | Fresher by 66 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony RX100 VII
H400 | RX100 VII | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 offers outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Sony H400 versus Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the H400 compared to the RX100 VII.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H400 and RX100 VII is 62 and 88 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and RX100 VII.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The H400 contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The older H400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-02-13 | 2019-07-25 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
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/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 628g (1.38 pounds) | 302g (0.67 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 63 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $268 | $1,298 |