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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-T5
Overview
Released2014September 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP5.1 MP
Largest image5152 × 38642592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320064–400
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimensionSony's Japanese launch sheet specifies a 1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced CCD with 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites. Current UK support instead lists 1/2.4-type; format is omitted from the headline because these maker sources conflict
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; 2592 × 1728 3:2 and 1920 × 1080 16:9 stills alongside smaller outputs; no RAW recording
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 folded optical path; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original sheet, rounded to 6.3 mm on UK support; optical zoom stays inside the body
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 with illuminator; normal focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass from 0.01–0.2 m; preset focus distances
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Automatic 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesUp to nine largest Fine JPEG frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; up to 100 Standard VGA frames is a separate lower-resolution setting, not the full-resolution headline rate
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 or slow-sync modes; recommended reach 0.1–2.5 m wide or 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; red-eye reduction
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 in 1/3 EV steps; ten scene selections; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpening adjustments
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 and cannot use internal memory. 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 TFT; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; maker 100% coverage
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 photographs240 photographs
Body weight628 g114 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's original Japanese launch specifies 9 September 2005 first sale; announcement date is not used as the retail date
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 adapters32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo slot; internal recording requires removing the card, and card images cannot be copied back into internal memory
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti-terminal with supplied USB/AV/DC cable; Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mono composite AV and DC input; 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 InfoLithium; maker CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes; claimed performance is distinct from a reviewer's measured battery use
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 BC-CS3 battery charger; optional Cyber-shot Station CSS-TNA
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)Current UK table gives 93.5 × 60 × 20.3 mm (width × height × depth); original Japanese sheet gives 93.6 mm width and 15.3 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 114 g body only; 139 g with battery and card
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproofAnodised metal body; hairline finish on silver, red or gold and blasted finish on black
ColoursBlackSilver, red, gold 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 ChinaNP-FT1, BC-CS3 charger, dedicated multi-terminal USB/AV/DC cable, wrist strap and software CD; memory card not included

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