Sony H400 vs Sony TX30
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 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
- Launched February 2014
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
- Released July 2013
Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony H400 and Sony TX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the TX30 (18MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe H400 was released 7 months later than the TX30 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the H400 scores versus the TX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX30
H400 | TX30 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2013 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony H400
TX30 | H400 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX30
H400 | TX30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 provides external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has proportions of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Sony H400 and Sony TX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the H400 compared to the TX30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and TX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and TX30.
As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer H400 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2013-07-26 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz(R) | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Clear Photo LCD | OLED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
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 lbs) | 141 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 96 x 59 x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $268 | $230 |