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Sony HX400V vs Sony T900

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
Sony T900
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony HX400V and Sony T900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and T900 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was launched 5 years later than the T900 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the HX400V scores versus the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony T900

 HX400V T900 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Sony HX400V

 T900 HX400V 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony T900

 HX400V T900 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX400V offers physical dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony T900 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") along with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the HX400V vs the T900.

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and T900 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and T900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX400V to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger HX400V should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
Portrait photography with Sony T900
51
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX400V
Street photography with Sony T900
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
Sony T900 as a Sports photography camera
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony T900 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging information
Sony T900 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
28
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Sony HX400V vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony T900
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-02-17
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 2.90 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 143 grams (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $448 $300