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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-T3
Overview
Released2014October 2004
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP5.1 MP
Largest image5152 × 38642592 × 1944
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 dimension1/2.4-type primary-colour interlaced CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG still images; 2592 × 1728 3:2 mode and smaller outputs
Image processor–Real Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/3.5–4.4
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-Tessar, actual 6.7–20.1 mm; internal optical zoom with automatic lens cover; digital zoom separately from optical zoom
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoFive-point multi-area AF; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 0.01–0.2 m wide
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Auto 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second; High-speed Shutter scene 1/250–1/1000 second
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesBrief four-shot burst; separate Multi Burst mode does not represent full-resolution 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 automatic, forced, off and slow-sync modes; maker states improved maximum reach of 1.7 m
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 and program exposure with ±2 EV adjustment in 1/3 EV steps; nine scene selections
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps640 × 480 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 cardMPEG-1 with sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and 160 × 112 video-mail approximately 8.3 fps
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviews–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots460,800230,400
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsHybrid reflective/backlit Clear Photo LCD with anti-reflection treatment; sole viewfinder. Current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in the original Japanese launch sheet
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switching–
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs180 photographs
Body weight628 g146 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 retainedOriginal Sony Japan sheet gives 15 October 2004 first sale and explicitly identifies the T3 as successor to T1. Regional introduction dates differ
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 or PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Duo card and adapter
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMICamera multi-terminal connects to supplied Cyber-shot Station for USB 2.0, mono AV output and DC power; PictBridge direct printing
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-FT1; maker CIPA claim 180 photographs or 90 minutes, with LCD on, zoom cycled, flash on half of exposures and power cycled every ten shots
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 AC adapter and Cyber-shot Station UC-TC
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)91 × 60 × 17.8 mm (width × height × depth); 17.3 mm at thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 146 g camera only; 171 g including battery and card
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproof–
ColoursBlackSilver or black
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C adapter, dedicated USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and instructions; mains lead supplied outside USA, Canada and ChinaJapanese package includes UC-TC station, NP-FT1, AC adapter, USB and AV cables, power cord, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adapter, wrist strap, tripod camera holder and software CD

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