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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H200SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Overview
Released2013March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-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 formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolutionJPEG 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 lens22.3–580 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.1–5.9f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom26×50×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.8 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony lens, actual 4.0–104.0 mm. Stills 22.3–580 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 24–633 mm at 16:9; movies 28–748 mm at 16:9 or 22.3–580 mm at 4:3. The UK archive lists the 16:9 range without its aspect-ratio conditionZEISS 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
AutofocusMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; published minimum focus approximately 20 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto. No manual focusSingle 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
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1500 second, Program 1–1/1500, Manual 30–1/1500Mechanical 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 detailApproximately 0.8 fps at full resolution, up to 100 images; approximately 1.25-second initial interval, slowing after some shots. Exact operating instructions and Asia specifications agree; UK archive entries incorrectly show 8 fps and 0.08 secondApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills and movies; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of view
FlashBuilt-in manually raised flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–6.8 m wide or 1.5–3.6 m telephotoBuilt-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 controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama, picture effects and scene selection. Two aperture settings using an ND filter; no aperture or shutter priority. Exposure and white-balance bracketingProgram, 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 resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with AAC audio, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA at 3 Mbps. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit, with approximately 20 minutes at 720p Fine; recording conditions affect durationAVCHD 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
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output; no stereo microphoneBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch ClearPhoto TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settings; no viewfinder3.0-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)350 photographs300 photographs
Body weight430 g633 g
Release detailSony announced planned January 2013 US availability; Chinese maker announcement followed on 24 January. Contemporary July/August 2013 reviews describe the sold camera. Earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedSony 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 mediaApproximately 55 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro and SD/SDHC/microSD/microSDHC with appropriate adapters. Compatible Mark2/PRO-HG or Class4-or-faster cards recommended for movies; check the exact guide for media restrictionsMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adapters
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; optional dedicated A/V cable required for TV output. No HDMIMulti/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 detailFour LR6 AA alkaline batteries supplied; four HR6 AA NiMH rechargeable batteries supported separately. Approximately 350 images/175 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions using new alkaline cells at 25°C; battery make, temperature and use affect endurance. Lithium, manganese and NiCd batteries are unsupportedNP-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
ChargingNo in-camera or USB charging; separately purchased NiMH cells need a compatible external charger. Supplied alkaline cells are not rechargeableUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapter
Dimensions122.9×83.2×87.2 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)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 430 g body only; approximately 530 g including four batteries and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxFour AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens-cap strap and instructionsNP-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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