• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 1550.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

Buy From

Differences

Sony H400 advantages over Nikon D5600

  • Less expensive
    $260* vs $897
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo

Nikon D5600 advantages over Sony H400

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.20 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 970 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    70 mm vs 122 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • More dots on screen
    1037k vs 461k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.1 fps vs 0.7 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony H400
Sony H400
All H400 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Nikon D5600
Body Only
  • Body Only
  • Kit with 18-140mm lens
  • Kit with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lenses
  • Kit with 18-55mm lens
All D5600 Deals

Review Excerpt

  • Compact camera body; Very good touchscreen display; Excellent image quality for its class; Good overall performance.

  • Not many improvements compared to its predecessor, with some downgrades; No 4K video recording.

  • Read our Nikon D5600 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P600

Sony H400
Nikon P600
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony H400 vs Nikon P600

Nikon D5600
Nikon P600
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Canon SX60

Sony H400
Canon SX60
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony H400 vs Canon SX60

Nikon D5600
Canon SX60
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon B700

Sony H400
Nikon B700
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony H400 vs Nikon B700

Nikon D5600
Nikon B700
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $499
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Nikon B700

Compared to Pentax KP

Sony H400
Pentax KP
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony H400 vs Pentax KP

Nikon D5600
Pentax KP
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Pentax KP

Compared to Canon SL2

Sony H400
Canon SL2
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony H400 vs Canon SL2

Nikon D5600
Canon SL2
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Fast startup
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect

Compare Nikon D5600 vs Canon SL2

Compare Other Cameras?