Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 was introduced in February 2014 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 was introduced in January 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 201k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 0.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Highlights

      • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4320 x 3240
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 34 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 1550 mm vs 238 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 63.3x vs 7x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.4 vs f/3.6
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Viewfinder Electronic vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 2 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs

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      Sony H300
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony H200
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon P7100
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P100
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      1/2.3-inch

      10.3 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      Sony W370
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.6
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.7 fps vs 1.8 fps
      Lighter 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz) vs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

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      Sony W310
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W380
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W330
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W690
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps1.8 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 230k dot resolutions respectively.


      Electronic Viewfinder on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 201k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5152 x 2896, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 has a single SD/SDHC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400, and up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 can shoot continuously up to 0.7 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and 5.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 body has dimensions of 130 x 95 x 122 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 4.8") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 body has dimensions of 100 x 57 x 26 mm (3.94 x 2.24 x 1.02"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 weighs 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 weighs 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      130 mm

      95 mm

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      100 mm

      57 mm

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      122 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      GOOD
      78
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 and give them scores of 61 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      53

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 201k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      GOOD
      84
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 628 g (1.38 lb / 22.15 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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