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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F707 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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Overview
ReleasedOctober 2001March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format2/3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeCCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution5.02 MP20.4 MP
Largest image2560 × 19205184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–40080–3200
Sensor detail2/3-type Sony Super HAD interlaced CCD with primary-colour filter; 5.24 million total and 5.02 million effective photosites; 14-bit DXP conversion. The largest 2560 × 1920 image contains approximately 4.92 million pixels; these counts are distinct1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS, approximately 21.1 million total and 20.4 million effective photosites; optical format is distinct from physical dimensions
Image formatsFine or Standard JPEG and uncompressed TIFF; GIF Clip Motion animations; no RAW formatJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolution
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing
Image processor–BIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–190 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2–2.4f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom5×50×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst–10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; actual 9.7–48.5 mm, 38–190 mm equivalent; f/2–2.4 maximum aperture; 58 mm filter thread; 2× digital enlargement is separate from 5× optical zoomZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in 10 groups including one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements, seven-blade iris. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to full-resolution 4:3 stills; other aspect ratios and movie stabilisation modes have different crops. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from 50× optical zoom
AutofocusContrast autofocus with Hologram AF laser-pattern assistance; wide-angle normal focus from 0.5 m and macro from 0.02 m, telephoto focus from 0.9 m; manual focus ring with magnified displaySingle AF, DMF and manual focus; continuous AF in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point Wide, Centre and flexible spot S/M/L with Lock-on AF. Minimum AF distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 240 cm telephoto
ShutterMaker launch table gives automatic range 8–1/1000 second; DPReview documents up to 30 seconds in manual and shutter-priority modes. Maker confirms dark-frame noise reduction from 2.5 secondsMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000
Burst detailMaker specifies a three-frame burst without a frame-rate figure. DPReview measured approximately 3 fps for three full-resolution JPEGs, followed by a write pause; no sustained rate is presented as a headlineApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speed
Stabilisation detail–Optical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of view
FlashTTL-metered pre-flash and automatic pop-up flash; Sony Japan specifies recommended range 0.3–4.5 m. Contactless accessory shoe and ACC connector support the optional HVL-F1000 or wired remoteBuilt-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible optional flash. ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAutomatic, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; Auto, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balance; NightShot infrared photography and NightFraming infrared composition followed by normal-colour flash captureProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 2401920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound; 320 × 240 HQ or presentation mode and 160 × 112 video-mail mode. DPReview documents 16 fps HQ clips limited to 15 seconds, versus 8 fps MPEG EX clips limited by card capacity; maker launch table does not publish frame rateAVCHD 2.0 Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60p in Japan, 28 Mbps; regional versions also use 50p. 60i/50i interlaced modes count fields rather than progressive frames. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps on the Japanese version, or 25 fps on the UK version. Optical zoom operates during movies; 4K output is for still photographs, not 4K movie recording; maker single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes, with MP4 12M limited to approximately 15 minutes by its 2 GB file limit
AudioMovie audio and voice annotations for still photographsBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size1.8″3″
Screen dots123,000921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail1.8-inch rear TFT LCD with 123,000 dots; 180,000-dot electronic viewfinder. Lens/body joint rotates up 77° or down 36°, carrying the screen and finder with the body; tilting refers to this joint rather than a hinged LCD3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots on Sony UK's specification (Sony Japan rounds to approximately 921000); tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down
Viewfinder detail–0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)–300 photographs
Body weight594 g633 g
Release detailSony Japan's original 22 August 2001 announcement specifies 4 October 2001 sale; this is the maker-confirmed Japanese date, without assuming the same international first daySony Hong Kong's 27 March 2014 release says the exact HX400V is already available. March precision retained; Sony Japan's earlier announcement sets its regional sale for 4 April 2014, not the worldwide first day
Recording mediaMemory Stick; supplied 16 MB cardMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adapters
PortsMini-B USB with mass-storage support; NTSC/PAL composite AV output with mono audio; DC input and ACC accessory connectorMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections–IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz, NFC and GPS; maker launch includes GPS route logging. Original PlayMemories Mobile sharing/remote control and downloadable Camera Apps support are launch-era features, not a promise of current service availability
Battery life detailNP-FM50 InfoLithium; maker claims up to 150 minutes or 2,500 consecutive VGA photographs with rear LCD and flash off, rather than a modern CIPA rating; remaining operating time shown in minutesNP-BX1; maker CIPA approximately 300 photographs with LCD or 380 with EVF. Actual movie shooting approximately 50/55 minutes or continuous movie shooting approximately 85/95 minutes for LCD/EVF respectively; these are battery claims rather than single-clip limits
ChargingSupplied AC-L10A adapter, with in-camera chargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapter
DimensionsApproximately 119.5 × 68.9 × 151 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm
Weight detailApproximately 594 g camera only; Sony Japan states 710 g including NP-FM50, Memory Stick and lens cap. DPReview's older 667 g loaded specification differs; main weight follows maker body-only figureApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black
In the boxJapanese kit includes 16 MB Memory Stick, NP-FM50 battery, AC adapter and power cable, USB cable, AV cable, lens cap, shoulder strap and software CDsNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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