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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-W200
Overview
Released2014May 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.7-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.1 MP12.1 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644000 × 3000
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimensionPrimary-colour Super HAD CCD, 1/1.72-type in the manual versus rounded 1/1.7-type in the launch announcement; 12.120 million effective and 12.388 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG, maximum 4000 × 3000 pixels
ISO detail–Auto or ISO100–3200 at full resolution; EX High Sensitivity extends to ISO6400 at reduced 3-megapixel resolution
Image processor–BIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; photographs are recorded as JPEG rather than RAW
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/2.8–5.5
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 lensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 7.6–22.8 mm, equivalent to 35–105 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Optional conversion lenses or 37 mm filters require VAD-WD adapter
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoNine-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; face detection for up to eight people. Normal focus from 50 cm; macro approximately 5 cm wide or 34 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Auto approximately 1/4–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesSony specifies up to 100 photographs at all image sizes without a frame-rate figure. CameraLabs measured five frames at approximately 2 fps before pausing, with ten frames taking ten seconds overall
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous modes
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, forced, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.3 m wide or 0.4–1.8 m telephoto
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 rangeAuto, Program, Manual and scene selections; ±2 EV compensation. Manual exposure has discrete aperture choices rather than continuous adjustment
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 Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard approximately 17 fps or Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps. Manual limits an individual movie file to 2 GB; no HD movie recording
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots460,800115,200
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K in the archive; optical zoom viewfinder
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201600 equivalent dots, 100% coverage and dioptre adjustment; manual screen/viewfinder switching–
Connections and design
Wi-FiNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs300 photographs
Body weight628 g142 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 US stated May 2007 shipping and Sony Japan specified 1 June. Contemporaneous TechRadar reporting in May states that the camera was available in the UK; month retained with no confirmed first international sale day
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 adaptersApproximately 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or PRO Duo. No SD card slot
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, rather than an HDMI socket
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 minutesSupplied NP-BG1, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh. Final manual CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes with LCD on or 350/175 minutes off at 25°C, Normal recording, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
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-UD11External BC-CSG battery charger supplied; optional AC-LS5K adapter
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)91 × 58.5 × 27.3 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 conditions142 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 173 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessories
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproofAluminium body with chrome-plated controls and grip details
ColoursBlackSilver
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-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not supplied

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