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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P3

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-P3
Overview
Released20142001
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP2.8 MP
Largest image5152 × 38641920 × 1440
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; maker announcement gives approximately 2.82 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. Exact manual and US datasheet specify 2.822 million effective; cropped effective image area differs from zoom-lens P5. The 8.93 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG, uncompressed TIFF, GIF for Text and Clip Motion; no RAW. TIFF is not sensor RAW
Image processor–14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent36 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/2.8
Optical zoom63×1×
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 lensFixed focal length Sony lens, actual 6.9 mm, 36 mm equivalent, F2.8; no optical zoom. 3× precision digital zoom crops/enlarges pixels. Normal autofocus from 25 cm; macro from 10 cm
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoAutofocus with AF illuminator; five-step focus presets rather than continuously adjustable manual focus
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000–
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesTwo-frame full-resolution burst at up to 2 fps per maker US announcement and datasheet; brief two-shot sequence, not sustained continuous shooting
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recording–
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; approximately 0.3–3.0 m at ISO Auto. Auto, forced, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory terminal in exact US datasheet
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 rangeAutomatic exposure and Twilight scene mode; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. White balance Auto, Hold, Indoor or Outdoor; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps320 × 240
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 with sound: 320×240 HQ and Presentation modes, or 160×112 Video Mail. Maximum frame rate omitted because US datasheet describes 16 fps HQ playback rather than an independently resolved recording rate. 128 MB card holds approximately 5 minutes 40 seconds HQ, 22 minutes 40 seconds Presentation or 90 minutes mail; bundled card is 8 MB
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsBuilt-in electret condenser microphone and dynamic speaker; monaural MPEG-1 audio with movies or still-image annotations
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots460,800123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsFixed 1.5-type TFT, 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220)
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switchingEye-level optical viewfinder plus separate top status display
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs–
Body weight628 g165 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 planned Japanese availability on 4 October 2001 and US October availability. Contemporary exact-model review listing dated December 2001 establishes the retail generation; earliest actual worldwide first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Sony explicitly calls both P3 and P5 successors to P1
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; 8 MB card supplied. US datasheet range extends to 128 MB; later PRO compatibility not established
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIUSB mini-B, monaural A/V minijack and DC IN; USB transfer speed not inferred from generic cable listings
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-FC10 InfoLITHIUM C, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Exact manual continuous still test: 1200 shots / 60 minutes LCD on or 1800 / 90 minutes LCD off, 25°C, 640×480 Standard quality, power save off and approximately four-second intervals. Not average-use or CIPA headline. Continuous 160×112 movies approximately 60 minutes LCD on or 90 minutes LCD off
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 charging using AC-LS1A adapter; approximately 150 minutes full charge or 90 minutes normal charge at 25°C, fully discharged battery. Adapter also supplies external power
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)112.5×53.8×38.1 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 165 g body (exact maker announcement); 194 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and wrist strap (exact manual)
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof–
ColoursBlackSilver and blue confirmed by exact Japanese maker launch
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-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 8 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and operating instructions; software bundle varies regionally

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