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Sony H400 vs Sony W830

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 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 W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony H400 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony H400 vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H400 was revealed 2 months later than the W830 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the H400 matches up against the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony W830

 H400 W830 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony H400

 W830 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony W830

 H400 W830 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 has got physical measurements 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 W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony H400 vs Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the H400 vs the W830.

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and W830 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and W830.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
40
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (628 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
51
great zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
53
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (628g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
44
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
26
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors (628g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Sony H400 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2014-01-07
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.80 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 628 grams (1.38 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $268 $128