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Sony H400 vs Sony W310

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 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
  • Released February 2014
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Sony H400 vs Sony W310 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Sony H400 versus Sony W310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The H400 was launched 4 years after the W310 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the H400 matches up against the W310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W310

 H400 W310 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony H400

 W310 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W310

 H400 W310 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony H400 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony W310 has sizing of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the H400 versus the W310.

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and W310 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and W310.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer H400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
40
good MP (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography information
Sony W310 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average in class (628g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography info
Sony W310 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W310 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony H400
Vlogging with Sony W310
26
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average in class (628g)
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Sony H400 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2010-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 X 720 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (1.38 pounds) 137 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
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 One One
Launch pricing $268 $150