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Sony H400 vs Sony WX350

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Sony H400
(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
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony H400 vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H400 was brought out at a similar time to the WX350 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the H400 scores against the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony WX350

 H400 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Sony H400

 WX350 H400 

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony WX350

 H400 WX350 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 features external measurements 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 WX350 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Examine the Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the H400 vs the WX350.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and WX350 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and WX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony H400 to give you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
40
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
resolution is good (18MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography details
Sony WX350 Street photography details
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (628g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (164g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography advice
Sony WX350 Sports photography advice
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography info
Sony WX350 Travel photography info
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lighter than others in class (164g)
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
44
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
26
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
has mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (628g)
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (164g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony WX350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-13 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) -
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 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 X 720 VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 grams (1.38 lb) 164 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $268 $270