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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Overview
Released20142012
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; 18.9 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical sensor size
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG and MPF for 3D stills; Sweep Panorama stitches up to 10480×4096 independently of sensor resolution
ISO detail–Standard single-frame ISO100–3200; ISO6400 and12800 use image-overlay processing, with flash unavailable. Movie automatic equivalents ISO100–1000 or up to2000 in high-sensitivity mode
Image processor–BIONZ with D-Range Optimizer and multi-frame HDR/noise-reduction modes
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 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: actual 4.28–68.48 mm, ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. Stills 26–416 mm equivalent at 16:9. Movie 16:9 equivalents 25–400 mm Standard or 26–546 mm Active; digital Clear Image Zoom is not optical zoom
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, spot, tracking and face-tracking AF; AF illuminator. Approximately 5 cm wide or 120 cm telephoto to infinity; no manual focus
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Mechanical: Intelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesApproximately 10 fps at full resolution, maximum ten frames; some modes unavailable and flash reduces rate. Processing pause follows burst. This is a finite burst, not sustained ten-fps shooting
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction
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 connectionMotorised pop-up flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.3 m wide or 1.2–2.9 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 rangeProgram, Manual, Intelligent/Superior Auto, scene, background-defocus, picture-effect, panorama and 3D modes. Manual aperture gives two ND-filter settings rather than a continuously adjustable iris. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; exposure bracketing
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080
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 cardAVCHD 1920×1080 at50 i in PAL regions or60 i in NTSC regions, interlaced fields rather than50/60 progressive frames; 24 Mbps FX or17 Mbps FH. 1440×1080 HQ9 Mbps. MP4 1440×1080 at approximately30 progressive fps12 Mbps, 720p6 Mbps orVGA3 Mbps. Optical zoom while recording; approximately29-minute clip limit
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsStereo built-in microphone; mono speaker; wind-noise reduction and microphone reference level settings
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsFixed Xtra Fine3-inch TFT LCD, 921600 colour-subpixel dots; no viewfinder or touchscreen
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switching–
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs340 photographs
Body weight628 g204 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 Japan announced16March2012 sale, with other regional launch notices also planningMarch. Contemporary2012 tests and catalogue establish the sold generation; earliest worldwide actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so2012 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 adaptersApproximately19 MB internal memory (exact maker/manual; PhotographyBlog11 MB statement conflicts). Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo, SD/SDHC/SDXC; compatible Memory Stick Micro/microSD/microSDHC require adapters. Movies need suitable Class4 SD or Mark2/PRO-HG media
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMicroUSB2.0 and miniHDMI; TransferJet varies by regional model. No external microphone socket listed
Wireless connections–No built-in Wi-Fi; supported Eye-Fi memory cards are separate accessories. GPS, compass and GPS route logging built in; HX10 without V omits GPS
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; approximately340 images/170 minutes CIPA with GPS off. Movie85-minute total battery endurance is distinct from29-minute clip limit
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-UD11In-camera microUSB charging: approximately175-minute full charge with supplied AC adapter from depleted battery at25°C. Computer USB charging supported. Supplied AC-UB10-series adapter powers playback; separately sold AC-UD10 also powers shooting
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 conditions204 g body only; 234 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo under CIPA conditions
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof–
ColoursBlackBlack; Japanese archive also lists white and red. Regional finishes differ
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, AC-UB10-series AC adapter, microUSB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains adapter suffix varies by region

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