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Sony H400 vs Sony A37

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 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
  • Introduced February 2014
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A35
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Sony H400 vs Sony A37 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony H400 versus Sony A37, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the H400 (20MP) and A37 (16MP) and the H400 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The H400 was brought out 22 months after the A37 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the H400 grades against the A37 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A37

 H400 A37 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014May 2012Newer by 22 months
Screen dimension3"2.6"Bigger screen (+0.4")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Sony H400

 A37 H400 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony A37

 H400 A37 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 has exterior dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Sony H400 versus Sony A37 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the H400 compared to the A37.

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and A37 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and A37.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The H400 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony H400 will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer H400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 Portrait photography information
Sony A37 Portrait photography information
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good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography information
Sony A37 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
77
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography highlights
Sony A37 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A37 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography information
Sony A37 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.6")
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A37 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
has external mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Sony H400 vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony A37
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony SLT-A37
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony SLT-A37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-13 2012-05-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz(R) -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 25-1550mm (62.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.6 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 12.00 m
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
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 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 628g (1.38 lbs) 506g (1.12 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 Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 799
Other
Battery life 300 photos 500 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $268 $522