Sony H400 vs Sony W620
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Sony H400 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
Sony H400 vs Sony W620 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony H400 versus Sony W620, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and W620 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H400 was launched 2 years after the W620 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the H400 scores versus the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H400 vs Sony W620 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W620
H400 | W620 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 26 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Sony H400
W620 | H400 |
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Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W620
H400 | W620 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony H400 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Compare the Sony H400 versus Sony W620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the H400 versus the W620.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and W620 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and W620.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony H400 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern H400 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony H400 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-02-13 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | 628g (1.38 pounds) | 116g (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 images | 220 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
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 | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $268 | $102 |