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Sony H400 vs Sony A35

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony SLT-A35 front
Portability
69
Imaging
56
Features
70
Overall
61

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony A35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 415g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Sony A33
  • Successor is Sony A37
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Sony H400 vs Sony A35 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Sony H400 vs Sony A35, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and A35 (16MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and A35 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The H400 was launched 2 years after the A35 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A35 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the H400 scores versus the A35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A35

 H400 A35 
ReleasedFebruary 2014September 2011More modern by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Sony H400

 A35 H400 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony A35

 H400 A35 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 provides outer measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony A35 has dimensions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the H400 and the A35.

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and A35 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the H400 and A35.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The H400 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony H400 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer H400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony A35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography factors
Sony A35 Portrait photography factors
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony H400
Street photography with Sony A35
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (628 grams)
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
good ISO range (25,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A35 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony H400
Travel photography with Sony A35
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (1550mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
58
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (440 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A35 as a Landscape photography camera
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (440 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A35 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (628g)
36
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than competitors in class (415g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Sony H400 vs Sony A35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony A35
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony SLT-A35
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony SLT-A35
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2014-02-13 2011-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz(R) Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Available lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 1,150k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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 lbs) 415g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 763
Other
Battery life 300 shots 440 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
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 Single Single
Price at launch $268 $598