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Sony H400 vs Sony S930

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2009
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Sony H400 vs Sony S930 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Sony H400 vs Sony S930, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H400 was brought out 5 years later than the S930 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H400 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony S930

 H400 S930 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2009Fresher by 63 months
Display size3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kCrisper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Sony H400

 S930 H400 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony S930

 H400 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H400 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the H400 and the S930.

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and S930 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and S930.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to give you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent H400 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography advice
Sony S930 Portrait photography advice
40
MP count decent (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography highlights
Sony S930 Street photography highlights
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (628g)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
Sony S930 Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography factors
Sony S930 Travel photography factors
53
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
44
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
31
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.4")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging highlights
Sony S930 Vlogging highlights
26
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
has external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (320 x 240 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Sony H400 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony S930
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2009-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz(R) -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.4"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 320x240
Video file 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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $268 $219