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Sony H400 vs Sony TX9

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 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 TX9
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony H400 vs Sony TX9, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H400 was released 3 years after the TX9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the H400 matches up versus the TX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX9

 H400 TX9 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX9 over the Sony H400

 TX9 H400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX9

 H400 TX9 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 offers 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 TX9 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the H400 versus the TX9.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX9 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and TX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony H400 to show more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The fresher H400 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX9 as a Portrait photography camera
40
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography highlights
Sony TX9 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (628g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H400
Sports photography with Sony TX9
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H400
Travel photography with Sony TX9
53
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (628g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (149g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H400
Landscape photography with Sony TX9
44
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging factors
Sony TX9 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (149 grams)
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony TX9
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-13 2010-07-08
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 grams (1.38 lb) 149 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $268 $799