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Sony H400 vs Sony W290

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Key Specs

Sony H400
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
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Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony W290, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and W290 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H400 was announced 5 years after the W290 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the H400 grades versus the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W290

 H400 W290 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Sony H400

 W290 H400 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W290

 H400 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H400 features outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Sony H400 versus Sony W290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the H400 compared to the W290.

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and W290 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and W290.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern H400 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H400
Portrait photography with Sony W290
40
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (628 grams)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H400
Sports photography with Sony W290
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography advice
Sony W290 Travel photography advice
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony H400
Landscape photography with Sony W290
44
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W290 as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
comes with external microphone port
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than others (628g)
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony H400 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony W290
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-13 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 X 720 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $268 $230