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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T9

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-T9
Overview
Released2014November 2005
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP6 MP
Largest image5152 × 38642816 × 2112
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–640
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.18 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker table
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recording
Image processor–Real Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/3.5–4.3
Optical zoom63×3×
StabilisationOptical lens 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 lensInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original Japanese maker table, rounded to 6.3–19.0 on UK support
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoFive-point AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Automatic 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesUp to seven native 6 MP frames at approximately 0.8-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA frames is a separate mode
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingSuper SteadyShot optical lens shift; continuous or shooting-only modes for stills, continuous mode for video
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 flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.1–2.8 m wide or 0.25–2.3 m telephoto; no hot shoe
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 or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scenes; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpness; no manual aperture or shutter control
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 mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; maker start guide says the zoom cannot change during movie recording
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 settings2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus; current UK support specifies 230,400 dots, rounded to 230,000 in original Japanese launch sheet; anti-reflection coating; still-image slideshow supports music and effects
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 g134 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 Japanese launch sheet gives 18 November 2005 first sale
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 adapters58 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slot; no memory card included in original maker accessories list
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti-connector with supplied USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV and DC input cable; 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 T battery; original Japanese maker and current UK support CIPA claim 240 photographs or 120 minutes
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 external battery charger
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)89.7 × 54.9 × 20.6 mm (width × height × maximum depth); depth without lens cover 16.8 mm
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 134 g camera only; 159 g shooting weight in original maker table
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproofStainless-steel body with sliding lens cover
ColoursBlackSilver or black; colour editions share this entry
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 battery and battery case, BC-CS3 charger, multi-connector USB/AV/DC input cable, wrist strap and software CD

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