Sony H400 vs Sony TX55
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX55 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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released July 2011
Sony H400 vs Sony TX55 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Sony H400 and Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX55 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe H400 was manufactured 2 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the H400 grades versus the TX55 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX55 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX55
H400 | TX55 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | July 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Sony H400
TX55 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX55
H400 | TX55 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Sony H400 and Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the H400 and the TX55.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX55 is 62 and 97 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and TX55.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer H400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX55 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2011-07-24 |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) | 109 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $268 | $350 |