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Sony H400 vs Sony A99

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 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
  • Announced February 2014
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Later Model is Sony A99 II
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Sony H400 vs Sony A99 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Sony H400 vs Sony A99, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is relatively close but the H400 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The H400 was unveiled 15 months after the A99 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H400 matches up vs the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony A99

 H400 A99 
IntroducedFebruary 2014December 2012Newer by 15 months

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Sony H400

 A99 H400 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1229k460kClearer screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony A99

 H400 A99 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H400 enjoys exterior 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 A99 has dimensions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Sony H400 vs Sony A99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H400 compared to the A99.

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the H400 and A99 is 62 and 57 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the H400 and A99.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The H400 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent H400 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony H400
Portrait photography with Sony A99
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
81
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
Sony A99 as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (628 grams)
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H400
Sports photography with Sony A99
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography advice
Sony A99 Travel photography advice
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography details
Sony A99 Landscape photography details
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery (500 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging factors
Sony A99 Vlogging factors
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
does have microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than average (628 grams)
76
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
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Sony H400 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony A99
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony SLT-A99
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2014-02-13 2012-12-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz(R) Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Total lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m no built-in flash
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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 X 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628g (1.38 pounds) 812g (1.79 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 89
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 300 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $268 $1,998