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Sony H400 vs Sony A58

Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
41 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66

Sony H400 vs Sony A58 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
  • Launched February 2014
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
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Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Sony H400 versus Sony A58, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very close but the H400 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The H400 was brought out 3 months after the A58 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the H400 matches up versus the A58 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A58

		

		

			
 H400 A58 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony H400

		

		

			
 A58 H400 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony A58

		

		

			
 H400 A58 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2013Same age
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch display  Absent Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony H400 enjoys outer dimensions 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 A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check out the Sony H400 versus Sony A58 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the H400 vs the A58.
Sony H400 vs Sony A58 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.
Sony H400 vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H400 and A58.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The H400 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging.
	
			Sony H400 vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A58 as a Portrait photography camera
40
 MP count good (20MP)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
77
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Sony H400
Street photography with Sony A58
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than competition (628g)
78
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Sony H400
Sports photography with Sony A58
51
 amazing zoom range (25-1550mm  62.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
81
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (690 CIPA)
 comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Sony H400 Travel photography information
Sony A58 Travel photography information
53
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long reach (1550mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (628 grams)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
63
 better than average battery (690 per charge)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 built-in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
Sony A58 Landscape photography info
44
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse mode
70
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (690 shots)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A58 as a Vlogging camera
26
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 does have external mic support
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 heavier than competition (628g)
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external mic socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony A58
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony SLT-A58
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony SLT-A58
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2014-02-13 2013-11-27
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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 3200 16000
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
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 -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash -
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 628 gr (1.38 lbs) 492 gr (1.08 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 300 photos 690 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, 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
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $268 $645