Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V 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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011
Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX100V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H400 was announced 3 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the H400 matches up vs the TX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The whole galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX100V
H400 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony H400
TX100V | H400 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX100V
H400 | TX100V | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the H400 and the TX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX100V is 62 and 95 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and TX100V.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger H400 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX100V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz(R) | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 628 gr (1.38 lb) | 147 gr (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $268 | $380 |