Sony H400 vs Sony W800
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
43
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched February 2014
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 Overview
Here is a extensive overview of the Sony H400 versus Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H400 was manufactured within a month of the W800 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the H400 scores versus the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W800
H400 | W800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony H400
W800 | H400 |
---|
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W800
H400 | W800 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2014 | February 2014 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 provides external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H400 versus Sony W800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the H400 vs the W800.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and W800 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and W800.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony H400 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 628 gr (1.38 pounds) | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 type | 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 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 | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $268 | $90 |