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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Overview
Released20142011
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP16.2 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644608 × 3456
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 dimension1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS, 16.8 million total and 16.2 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 resolutionJPEG stills, MPO/MPF 3D stills; no RAW recording. High-resolution panorama stitches 10480×4096 output, distinct from sensor resolution
Image processor–BIONZ imaging processor; multi-frame Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR and background-defocus modes
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/3.5–5.5
Optical zoom63×10×
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 4.25–42.5 mm; ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. 25–250 mm equivalent applies to 4:3 photographs; 16:9 stills 28–280 mm, movie field of view depends on aspect/stabilisation. No filter thread or conversion-lens support in UK table
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 and tracking AF; no manual focus. Approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto to infinity from lens front. AF illuminator confirmed by exact manual and guide, despite one conflicting NO entry in UK table
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Mechanical shutter: Intelligent 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 10 fps at full resolution for up to ten frames; limited burst length, not sustained unlimited capture. Focus and exposure conditions/processing affect subsequent shots
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modes
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 flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.05–4.8 m wide and 1–3.1 m telephoto. ISO 3200 distance claims use different conditions
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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Manual and scene modes. No aperture/shutter-priority mode. Manual offers f/3.5 or f/8 wide and f/5.5 or f/13 telephoto using an ND filter, not continuously adjustable iris; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, exposure bracketing and One Push white balance
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 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 maximum 1920×1080, 24 Mbps FX or 17 Mbps FH; 1440×1080, 9 Mbps HQ. Region-dependent 60i/50i counts interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 supports 1440×1080, 1280×720 or VGA, at 30 fps on 60i models or 25 fps on 50i models. Optical zoom while filming; approximately 29-minute clips at 25°C, MP4 file maximum approximately 2 GB; heat can stop recording earlier
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsBuilt-in stereo microphone and monaural playback speaker. Dolby Digital 2-channel AVCHD or AAC-LC 2-channel MP4 audio; lens/zoom operating sounds can be recorded
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 3-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; no touch panel or 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 g178 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 13 January 2011 announcement planned 10 February sale. Maker 2019 support notice confirms 2011 retail generation; earliest 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 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC. Movies require PRO Duo Mark 2/PRO-HG or SD Class 4 or faster
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIHDMI mini jack plus Type 3b multi connector for SD AV output, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and DC input; cables/adapters vary by purpose, HDMI cable separately sold
Wireless connections–Built-in GPS and compass. TransferJet availability depends on regional device mark and compatible Memory Stick; Eye-Fi uses separately supplied card rather than built-in Wi-Fi. Sony 2019 notice advises disabling automatic time correction after GPS week rollover and resetting date; location and area correction remain unaffected
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, optional NP-FG1 supported; typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh, 3.6 V. UK maker claims 290 CIPA photographs/145 minutes; Japanese specs and English instructions claim 300/150 with GPS off. UK headline retained and difference explicit. Separate 70-minute movie battery test uses AVCHD HQ, repeated 29-minute clips and no zoom; playback 4400 images/220 minutes is another test
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 USB charging using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B adapter or computer, camera off; approximately 270 minutes from depleted battery at 25°C. USB power supply available for playback/computer connection, not shooting
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)101.6×57.6×28.6 mm width×height×depth, CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditions178 g body only, 208 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo in UK and Japanese exact tables. English/Spanish US instruction PDF labels 178 g including battery/media, conflicting with exact maker tables; body-only headline retained
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof–
ColoursBlackBlack, gold, white, red and blue in Japanese maker announcement; regional finish names/availability 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 and battery case, Type 3b USB cable, AC-UB10/UB10B adapter, wrist strap, software disc and instructions; mains lead region-dependent

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