Sony H400 vs Sony WX30
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX30 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
- Introduced February 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced July 2011
Sony H400 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Sony H400 versus Sony WX30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe H400 was manufactured 2 years after the WX30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the H400 grades versus the WX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony H400 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony H400 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony WX30
H400 | WX30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony H400
WX30 | H400 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony WX30
H400 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony H400 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony WX30 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony H400 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the H400 versus the WX30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and WX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and WX30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H400 to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer H400 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-13 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-1550mm (62.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 201k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 X 720 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
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 | 628g (1.38 lb) | 117g (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $268 | $259 |