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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-W30
Overview
Released2014February 2006
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 range80–320080–1000
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; 6.2 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker sheet
Image formatsJPEG (DCF, Exif and MPF Baseline); Sweep Panorama stitches multiple exposures separately from sensor resolutionJPEG Fine or Standard; 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/2.8–5.2
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 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor supports conversion lenses and 30 mm filters
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Automatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second in original maker table
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesOriginal Japanese launch sheet specifies up to three native 6 MP Fine JPEG frames or 98 VGA Standard frames; current UK support instead lists seven shots with approximately 0.8-second intervals without quality qualification; no headline frame rate inferred
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 connectionAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; current UK maker lists reach 0.2–7.3 m wide or 0.3–4.0 m telephoto without ISO qualification; 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; seven scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; original Japanese maker limits ordinary auto to ISO 320, while high-sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000
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 (Reviewed); original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; optical zoom cannot change during recording (Reviewed)
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″2″
Screen dots460,80085,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenNo–
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settings2-inch TFT LCD with 85,000 dots and optical real-image finder; display can show a histogram or be switched off
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 photographs400 photographs
Body weight628 g123 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 US maker release dated 13 February 2006 says the W30 is available that month, giving the earliest sourced retail month; Japanese first sale follows on 10 March 2006
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 Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; separate USB and AV cables in original maker accessories list; 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 minutesSupplied NP-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original Japanese maker CIPA claim 400 photographs, also supported by original US launch release; current UK support instead lists 160 shots or 80 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-CSG external battery charger
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)89.8 × 59 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original maker gives 20.4 mm at the thinnest section
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsOriginal Japanese maker approximately 123 g camera only or 153 g shooting weight; current UK support instead lists 133 g body and 181 g with accessories
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproofAluminium front panel in original Japanese maker launch description
ColoursBlackSilver, blue or white in original Japanese maker launch list; 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-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap and software

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