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Sony H400 vs Sony S950

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony H400 vs Sony S950 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony H400 vs Sony S950, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and S950 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H400 was unveiled 5 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S950 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H400 matches up against the S950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony S950

 H400 S950 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More modern by 61 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Sony H400

 S950 H400 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony S950

 H400 S950 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 provides outer measurements 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 S950 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 vs Sony S950 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the H400 and the S950.

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and S950 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and S950.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to offer extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer H400 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography advice
Sony S950 Portrait photography advice
40
MP count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography info
Sony S950 Street photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (628 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H400
Sports photography with Sony S950
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography details
Sony S950 Travel photography details
53
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (628 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
50
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S950 Landscape photography highlights
44
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
31
has manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging features
Sony S950 Vlogging features
26
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has mic support
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others (628 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Sony H400 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony S950
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-13 2009-02-17
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
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) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 gr (1.38 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $268 $130