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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-H50
Overview
Released20142008
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP9.1 MP
Largest image5152 × 38643456 × 2592
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.3 million total and 9.1 million effective photosites. Exact manual specifies that only a 1/2.5-type-equivalent area is used; optical formats are not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionExif JPEG still images; no RAW recording. User-selectable High, Standard and Low noise reduction
Image processor–BIONZ image processor; Dynamic Range Optimizer including Plus, face detection with child/adult priority and Smile Shutter
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent31–465 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/2.7–4.5
Optical zoom63×15×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.71 fps–
Lens detailSony lens, actual 4.4–277 mm; 24.5–1550 mm equivalent for stills. Movie equivalents 32.1–2029 mm at 16:9 or 29.2–1849 mm at 4:3. 55 mm filter diameter; not a ZEISS lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto; 13 elements in 8 groups including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element. 74 mm filters require the adapter; digital and Smart Zoom are crops
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoNine-point multi-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection, semi-manual and manual focus. Japanese exact table specifies normal and macro minimum approximately 1 cm wide/120 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Japanese exact table: Auto 1/4–1/4000 second; Program 1–1/4000; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/4000; aperture-priority 8–1/2000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and operating mode
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesMaker UK specifies approximately 0.64-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; interval and count depend on settings and media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rate
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical Super SteadyShot. Infrared NightShot supports still images and movies without visible lighting; its infrared rendering differs from normal colour photography
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–8.8 m wide or 3.5–4.6 m telephoto. Advanced Flash increases sensitivity; no external flash connectionBuilt-in pop-up flash, approximately 0.2–9.1 m wide or 1.2–5.5 m telephoto at ISO Auto; longer high-sensitivity-mode claims use different conditions. No accessory hotshoe
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual, Sweep Panorama, scene selection and picture effects; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; manual exposure offers F3.4 or F8.1 at maximum wide angle, F6.5 or F8.0 at maximum telephoto, rather than a continuous aperture rangeAuto, Program Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; exposure, white-balance and colour bracketing
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1280×720 at 30 progressive fps in Fine or Standard quality; VGA at 30 fps. No 1080p recording; Fine approximately 9 Mbps, Standard 6 Mbps, VGA 3 Mbps. General continuous recording limit approximately 29 minutes; 720p Fine approximately 15 minutes due to 2 GB file limit. HD movies require a memory cardMPEG-1 monaural movies: VGA 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo, 17 fps Standard or 320×240 at approximately 8 fps. Exact manual limits each continuous clip to approximately 10 minutes. Optical zoom operates during recording; no HD movie recording
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800230,400
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsTilting 3-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots in the exact manual and Japanese table; UK table rounds to 230000. Separate colour electronic finder approximately 200000 dots equivalent in manual, 201000 in Japanese table
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switching–
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs300 photographs
Body weight628 g415 g
Release detailSony announced planned March 2014 US and April 2014 UK availability; April reviews describe the sold camera. Earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retainedAnnounced 25 February 2008. Sony Europe planned availability from the end of April, while US announcement planned May; these are planned regional dates. Contemporary June full tests establish the 2008 retail generation, but earliest actual sale month remains unconfirmed, so year precision retained
Recording mediaApproximately 55 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, SD/SDHC/SDXC and microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC, using appropriate adaptersApproximately 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo supported, with PRO-HG working at PRO Duo speed. PRO Duo required for VGA Fine movies
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video, monaural audio and DC input; separate DC IN also listed. Optional component cable provides HD still-image output, not HD movie recording or HDMI
Wireless connections–UK maker specifications explicitly list no Bluetooth; no built-in wireless connection is claimed
Battery life detailNP-BX1 lithium-ion battery, nominal 3.6 V, 1240 mAh / 4.5 Wh. CIPA approximately 300 stills/150 minutes using LCD or 320 stills/160 minutes using viewfinder. Typical movie shooting approximately 60/75 minutes LCD/viewfinder; continuous movies approximately 120/135 minutesNP-BG1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes using LCD or 330 photographs/165 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Japanese 140-minute movie claim uses 320-size recording, not VGA Fine
ChargingIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10C adapter or a computer; camera switched off. Approximately 230 minutes for a full charge using supplied adapter; supplied adapter supports playback power but not shooting power. Shooting mains power requires separately sold AC-UD10 or region-dependent AC-UD11External BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS5K adapter supported
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Approximately 116.1 × 81.4 × 86 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 415 g body only. Manual 547 g includes NP-BG1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; Japanese table also includes Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof–
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C adapter, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and instructions; mains lead supplied outside USA, Canada and ChinaNP-BG1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC2 remote; regional power fittings vary

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