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Sony H400 vs Sony WX150

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Revealed February 2014
Sony WX150
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony WX150

 H400 WX150 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Sony H400

 WX150 H400 
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony WX150

 H400 WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and WX150 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography details
Sony WX150 Portrait photography details
40
decent MP (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography advice
Sony WX150 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (628g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX150 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (628 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
lighter than average (133 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Landscape photography camera
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging details
Sony WX150 Vlogging details
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competitors (628g)
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (133 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony WX150
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
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