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Sony H400 vs Sony W560

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony H400 vs Sony W560 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Sony H400 vs Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and W560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The H400 was announced 3 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the H400 matches up versus the W560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W560

 H400 W560 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011Fresher by 38 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony H400

 W560 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W560

 H400 W560 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 provides outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W560 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the H400 versus the W560.

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and W560 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and W560.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer H400 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony W560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography information
Sony W560 Portrait photography information
40
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H400
Street photography with Sony W560
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (628 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W560 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography details
Sony W560 Travel photography details
53
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (628g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography information
Sony W560 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging factors
Sony W560 Vlogging factors
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than others (628 grams)
29
reasonably wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Sony H400 vs Sony W560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony W560
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) BIONZ
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 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 pounds) 110g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $268 $139