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Sony H400 vs Sony WX220

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Sony H400 vs Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H400 was released very close to the WX220 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the H400 matches up vs the WX220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony WX220

 H400 WX220 

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony H400

 WX220 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony WX220

 H400 WX220 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2014Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the H400 vs the WX220.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H400 and WX220 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and WX220.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography info
Sony WX220 Portrait photography info
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (628 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography advice
Sony WX220 Sports photography advice
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (628 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
69
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography details
Sony WX220 Landscape photography details
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging information
Sony WX220 Vlogging information
26
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than average (628g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-13 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 gr (1.38 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 210 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $268 $198