• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony HX400V advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony HX400V

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 103 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    6 years vs 11 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    319g vs 660g
    Lighter weight
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Sony HX400V
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm SL1000
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $650
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony HX300

Sony HX400V
Sony HX300
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony HX400V vs Sony HX300

Panasonic TS7
Sony HX300
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Sony HX300

Compared to Fujifilm S1

Sony HX400V
Fujifilm S1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S1

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm S1
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Fujifilm S1

Compared to Fujifilm S9400W

Sony HX400V
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S9400W

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm S9400W
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Fujifilm S9400W

Compared to Fujifilm S9800

Sony HX400V
Fujifilm S9800
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony HX400V vs Fujifilm S9800

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm S9800
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $504
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic TS7 vs Fujifilm S9800

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