Sony H400 vs Sony W610
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400/Sony-H400-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610/Sony-W610-front.jpg)
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Sony H400 vs Sony W610 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
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Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Sony H400 and Sony W610, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and W610 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The H400 was announced 2 years after the W610 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H400 matches up versus the W610 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W610
H400 | W610 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony H400
W610 | H400 |
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Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W610
H400 | W610 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Sony H400 and Sony W610 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the H400 vs the W610.
![Sony H400 vs Sony W610 size comparison Sony H400 vs Sony W610 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and W610 is 62 and 97 respectively.
![Sony H400 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison Sony H400 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and W610.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger H400 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Sony H400 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison Sony H400 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W610-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony H400 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz(R) | BIONZ |
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 | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 gr (1.38 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Style of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $268 | $200 |