Sony H400 vs Sony A58
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Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 & Sony SLT-A58. The entire galleries are available at Sony H400 Gallery & Sony A58 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A58
H400 | A58 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Sony H400
A58 | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony A58
H400 | A58 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | November 2013 | Same age | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal 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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and A58 is 62 and 68 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony H400 vs Sony A58 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
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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 |