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Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Sony H400
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX200V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the TX200V (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H400 was unveiled 2 years after the TX200V which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H400 scores against the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX200V

 H400 TX200V 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony H400

 TX200V H400 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX200V

 H400 TX200V 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 provides physical 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 TX200V has measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H400 versus Sony TX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the H400 against the TX200V.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and TX200V is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and TX200V.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer H400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H400
Portrait photography with Sony TX200V
40
good resolution (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
36
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others in class (628g)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX200V Sports photography highlights
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography factors
Sony TX200V Travel photography factors
53
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
environment proofing
has focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX200V Landscape photography factors
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging advice
Sony TX200V Vlogging advice
26
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than others in class (628g)
35
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony TX200V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear Photo LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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 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
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 lb) 129g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
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 pictures 220 pictures
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $268 $500