Sony H400 vs Sony TX20
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
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- 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
- Introduced February 2014
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released February 2012
Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Sony H400 vs Sony TX20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX20 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe H400 was manufactured 24 months later than the TX20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the H400 matches up against the TX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX20
H400 | TX20 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Sony H400
TX20 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Clearer screen (+462k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX20
H400 | TX20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 enjoys outer dimensions 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 TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
See the Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the H400 vs the TX20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and TX20 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and TX20.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H400 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher H400 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (1.38 lbs) | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | 250 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $268 | $330 |