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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S75

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-S75
Overview
Released20142001
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP3.24 MP
Largest image5152 × 38642048 × 1536
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200–
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimensionSony Japan specifies 3.34 million total and 3.24 million effective photosites, with primary-colour filter and interlaced scan. Optical 1/1.8-type format is not a physical sensor measurement; conflicting DPReview 3.14 MP and retrospective tables not preferred over maker
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF, black-and-white GIF Text and animated GIF Clip Motion; no RAW. Maximum 2048×1536 or 2048×1360 3:2, with lower sizes. Voice mode adds mono MPEG-1 audio
Image processor–14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion in exact Sony launch sheet; this does not make JPEG output 14-bit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent34–102 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/2–2.5
Optical zoom63×3×
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 lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar physical 7–21 mm F2.0–2.5, equivalent to 34–102 mm. Threefold optical zoom; additional digital enlargement up to 6× combined is not optical zoom. Optional VAD-S70 adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoAutofocus from 0.5 m to infinity; macro from approximately 4 cm. AF illuminator and selectable focus-distance presets
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Maker gives 8–1/1000 second; exposure mode and Burst 2 impose limitations
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesBurst 2 records only two stills, with approximately 0.6-second interval in exact manual. Flash unavailable and shutter slower than one second cannot be selected; not a sustained continuous frame-rate claim
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 with Auto, red-eye reduction, forced and off; recommended 0.3–3 m. Accessory shoe has no electrical contacts; optional HVL-F1000 connects through ACC minijack
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, aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual exposure, with rear jog dial and AE Lock. ±2 EV exposure compensation; automatic, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balance
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 cardMono MPEG-1 at 320×240 HQ or standard and 160×112. DPReview measures 16 fps HQ with 15-second clip limit, versus 8 fps MPEG EX which records to card capacity. Maker 90-minute capacity claim is low-resolution 160×112 with 128 MB card, not HQ. Animated GIF Clip Motion is separate
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviews–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.8″
Screen dots460,800123,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsFixed 1.8-inch TFT, 123,200 dots (560×220) in exact manual; maker launch rounds to approximately 123,000. Separate rear status display. Dots are not image pixels
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switchingOptical real-image finder with dioptre adjustment; rear LCD recommended for accurate close-up framing
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs–
Body weight628 g352 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 announced 15 February 2001 and planned 10 April 2001 sale. Contemporary production DPReview includes retail purchase link; actual first-sale month unconfirmed, so year precision retained. No inferred official predecessor link
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 adaptersOriginal Memory Stick with 8 MB supplied; maker gives approximately five Fine or nine Standard maximum-size JPEGs on supplied card. Recording count depends on image format and capacity
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIUSB mini-B, mono A/V OUT with NTSC/PAL setting, ACC accessory minijack and DC input. USB connection does not establish USB 2.0 Hi-Speed or USB charging. Optional remote-control tripod uses ACC
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-FM50 InfoLITHIUM rechargeable pack. Exact guide claims approximately 2500 shots / 150 minutes LCD on or 3000 / 180 LCD off: continuous VGA 640×480 STANDARD NORMAL at 25°C, one shot about every four seconds with Memory Stick replacements as needed. Not CIPA or normal-use life. Playback 5000 / 270 minutes and 160×112 movie 170 minutes LCD on / 210 off are separate tests
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 while switched off using supplied AC-L10A/B/C adaptor. Approximately 150 minutes full charge from fully discharged at 25°C; not USB charging
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)117×71×64 mm width×height×depth in Sony launch sheet and shared English manual
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 352 g body only in Sony Japan launch. Approximately 462 g including NP-FM50, Memory Stick, shoulder strap and lens cap in launch and manual; loaded weight not used as body mass
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-FM50 battery, AC-L10 adaptor and mains lead, 8 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap/tether and software CD; exact regional contents vary

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