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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX1
Overview
Released2014April 2009
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP9.1 MP
Largest image5152 × 38643456 × 2592
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200125–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.4-type progressive-scan Exmor CMOS; 10.3 million total and 9.1 million effective photosites. Optical format is not a physical sensor measurement
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionFine or Standard JPEG still photographs; no RAW recording. Sweep Panorama produces stitched images up to 7152 × 1080 pixels horizontally
ISO detail–Burst and bracket shooting, DRO Plus and Advanced Sports modes limit the selectable range to ISO 125–800; ordinary still shooting extends to ISO 3200
Image processor–BIONZ; 12-bit DXP processing
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent28–560 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom63×20×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.71 fps10 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 with actual 5–100 mm focal range; 13 elements in 10 groups including one aspherical and one ED element; 57 mm filter diameter. Optional VCL-DH1757 1.7× teleconverter is separate from the built-in lens
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 AF, centre AF, flexible spot, semi-manual and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front is approximately 1 cm to infinity at wide angle and 150 cm to infinity at telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Mechanical shutter; Sony specifies 2–1/4000 second in Auto, 1–1/4000 in Program, 30–1/4000 in shutter priority or Manual and 8–1/2000 in aperture priority
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesUp to 10 full-resolution frames at 10 fps; High, Mid and Low drive modes. Focus, exposure and white balance remain fixed from the first photograph; flash is disabled and slow shutters reduce speed. Internal-memory burst recording is limited to VGA; full-resolution bursts require a supported card
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot with continuous or shooting-only operation
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 connectionAutomatic pop-up flash with forced, off and slow-sync modes; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–9.2 m wide and 1.5–5.1 m telephoto; ±2 EV adjustment in 1/3 EV steps
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 rangeProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Hand-held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur combine six exposures into one image
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1440 × 1080 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; 1440 × 1080 at approximately 30 fps in Fine or Standard, 1280 × 720 at 30 fps and 640 × 480 at 30 fps. Optical zoom remains available while filming; maximum continuous clip approximately 29 minutes or 2 GB. Recorded width is 1440 pixels rather than 1920
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsBuilt-in stereo microphone and playback speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800230,400
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsClear Photo LCD Plus TFT with adjustable angle and brightness
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switchingElectronic viewfinder with approximately 201,000 equivalent dots
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs390 photographs
Body weight628 g453 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's US announcement, reproduced in full by DPReview, specifies April 2009 availability. Sony Japan gives 24 April 2009 for Japanese sale; the international first day is not established
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 adaptersMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo; approximately 11 MB internal memory. Fine, Standard and 720 video modes require PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV output and HDMI through the supplied adapter; Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and DC input. HDMI cable is separate
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-FH50 InfoLithium H battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 390 still photographs or 195 minutes, and approximately 150 minutes continuous movie recording
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-UD11Supplied BC-VH1-series battery charger
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Approximately 114.5 × 82.8 × 91.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 453 g camera only; 504 g with NP-FH50 battery and Memory Stick Duo, according to Sony's original announcement and archived specifications
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-FH50 battery, BC-VH1-series charger, dedicated USB/AV cable, HDMI adapter, shoulder strap, lens cap and cap strap, software CD and instructions; power cable varies by region

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