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Sony H400 vs Sony S2100

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Sony H400
(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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Sony H400 versus Sony S2100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and S2100 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H400 was revealed 4 years after the S2100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the H400 matches up versus the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony S2100

 H400 S2100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Sony H400

 S2100 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony S2100

 H400 S2100 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should take into account 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) whilst the Sony S2100 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Sony H400 versus Sony S2100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the H400 vs the S2100.

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and S2100 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and S2100.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to resolve more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer H400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography highlights
Sony S2100 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (628 grams)
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography advice
Sony S2100 Sports photography advice
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H400
Travel photography with Sony S2100
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
44
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging features
Sony S2100 Vlogging features
26
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
does have mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
22
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Sony H400 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony S2100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-13 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz(R) Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 gr (1.38 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $268 $0