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Sony H400 vs Sony TX30

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony TX30
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX30

 H400 TX30 
ReleasedFebruary 2014July 2013More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Sony H400

 TX30 H400 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX30

 H400 TX30 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and TX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H400
Portrait photography with Sony TX30
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography advice
Sony TX30 Street photography advice
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX30 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX30 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (628g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
weather proofing
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography info
Sony TX30 Landscape photography info
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging advice
Sony TX30 Vlogging advice
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
comes with microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
34
quite wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony TX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
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