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Sony H400 vs Sony WX5

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 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 WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony H400 versus Sony WX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H400 was unveiled 3 years after the WX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the H400 scores vs the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony WX5

 H400 WX5 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony H400

 WX5 H400 
Display resolution461k460kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony WX5

 H400 WX5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony H400 has physical measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the H400 compared to the WX5.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and WX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to result in greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern H400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX5 Portrait photography highlights
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography info
Sony WX5 Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography information
Sony WX5 Landscape photography information
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging factors
Sony WX5 Vlogging factors
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
does have microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
32
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Sony H400 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony WX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-13 2010-07-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) Bionz
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 lbs) 146g (0.32 lbs)
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 Overall 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $268 $250