Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 with Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Overview
Let's compare Alpha DSLR-A380 with Cyber-shot DSC-H400. Both cameras produced
Sony.
The first model related to Entry-Level DSLR, the second to Small Sensor Superzoom cameras.
Sony A380 was released in 2009, and Sony H400 in 2014.
Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha DSLR-A380 5 years older.
The sensor resolution of Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is greater than that of Alpha DSLR-A380. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (Alpha DSLR-A380), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
Both cameras have Sensor-shift image stabilization.
Sony H400 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Tilting screen.
Alpha DSLR-A380 has optical (pentamirror) viewfinder, and the Cyber-shot DSC-H400 doesn’t have.
Viewfinder Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a higher resolution of 201k dots, Alpha DSLR-A380 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Brand |
Sony
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Sony
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| Model |
Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Announced |
August, 2009 |
February, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Compact SLR |
SLR-like (bridge) |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Sony/Minolta Alpha |
fixed lens |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
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| Number of Lenses |
143 |
0 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
2" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Tilting |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
230k pixels |
460k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Optical (pentamirror) |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
95% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.49 |
0.0 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
9 |
0 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/2000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
3.0 fps |
1.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
10.00 |
8.80 |
| Flash Modes |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±2 EV |
±2 EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
1/2.3 |
| Sensor Type |
CCD |
CCD |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.6 x 15.8 mm |
6.16 x 4.62 mm |
| Sensor Area |
372.9 mm² |
28.5 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
14 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
4592 x 3056 |
5152 x 3864 |
| Max Native ISO |
3200 |
3200 |
| Min Native ISO |
100 |
80 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
None |
1280 X 720 |
| Video Formats |
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MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
500 shots |
300 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-FH50 |
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| Physical |
| Weight |
519 g |
628 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
128 x 97 x 71 mm |
130 x 95 x 122 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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