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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-H90
Overview
Released20142012
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP16.1 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644608 × 3456
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 with 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple frames separately from sensor resolution
Image processor–BIONZ with D-Range Optimizer
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent24–384 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom63×16×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.71 fps1 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 lensSony G lens, actual 4.28–68.48 mm. Stills 24–384 mm equivalent at 4:3 or 26–416 mm at 16:9; movies 25–400 mm at 16:9 or 31–496 mm at 4:3 with Standard movie stabilisation
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoMulti-point, centre and tracking AF with face detection and AF illuminator; minimum focus approximately 5 cm wide or 120 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Intelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesApproximately 1 fps; Sony UK specifies three frames at the headline rate. The exact User Guide permits up to 100 continuous images, with the interval increasing according to image size; focus, white balance and exposure remain fixed from the first frame
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot; Standard or Active stabilisation for movies
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; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.7 m wide or 1.2–2.1 m telephoto
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 rangeIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program, Manual, Sweep Panorama and scene selection. Manual exposure provides two aperture settings at each focal length using an ND filter; no aperture or shutter priority. Exposure and white-balance bracketing
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1280 × 720 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 cardMP4 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, approximately 30 progressive fps: 1280×720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps; VGA at 3 Mbps. Optical zoom during recording. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit; recording conditions affect duration
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots; no electronic or optical viewfinder
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switching–
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs290 photographs
Body weight628 g192 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 retainedSony announced the camera in February 2012 and planned early-April availability in Hong Kong. 3DNews tested a commercially available Sony Ukraine review sample in 2012; earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, 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 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro Mark2, SD/SDHC/SDXC and microSD/microSDHC with appropriate adapters. 720p recording requires a compatible memory card
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIUSB / A/V OUT jack with USB 2.0 and analogue video/audio output; no HDMI
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 supplied; NP-FG1 optional. Typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh at 3.6 V. Approximately 290 images/145 minutes under CIPA still-photo conditions; 145 is minutes, not the shot count
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-CSGD charger; approximately 270-minute normal charge or 330-minute full charge from depleted NP-BG1 at 25°C. Battery is not charged through USB
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)104.7×59.7×33.8 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsSony UK specifies 192 g body only; operating instructions specify approximately 222 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditions
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof–
ColoursBlackBlack, silver and red; regional availability varies
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 and case, BC-CSGD charger, dedicated USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead and other supplied accessories vary by region

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