Sony H400 vs Sony TX5
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Announced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Released February 2010
Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be comparing the Sony H400 versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H400 was launched 4 years after the TX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the H400 scores versus the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX5
H400 | TX5 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | February 2010 | Newer by 49 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony H400
TX5 | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX5
H400 | TX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony H400 versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the H400 versus the TX5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX5 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and TX5.
To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H400 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony H400 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern H400 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-02-13 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz(R) | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 2.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 628 grams (1.38 lb) | 148 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $268 | $239 |