Sony H400 vs Sony WX150
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 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
- Revealed February 2014
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2012
Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Sony H400 vs Sony WX150, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe H400 was released 24 months after the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the H400 matches up versus the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony WX150
H400 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | February 2012 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony H400
WX150 | H400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony WX150
H400 | WX150 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 features physical dimensions 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 WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the H400 against the WX150.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and WX150 is 62 and 95 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and WX150.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H400 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer H400 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-02-13 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz(R) | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) | 133 grams (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery style | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $268 | $300 |