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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H400SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX350
Overview
Released20142014
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type CCD with 20.4 million total photosites; optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 21.1 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 with Fine or Standard compression; maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3, 4896 × 3264 in 3:2, 4896 × 2752 in 16:9 or 3664 × 3664 in 1:1. Sweep Panorama standard, wide or 360-degree up to 11520 × 1080
ISO detail–Single-exposure settings ISO 80–3200, Auto ISO 80–1600. Multi Frame NR extends to ISO 6400/12800 through processed overlaid burst exposures
Image processor–BIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24.5–1550 mm equivalent25–500 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.4–6.5f/3.5–6.5
Optical zoom63×20×
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 lensSony G twenty-times optical zoom, eleven elements in ten groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.3–86 mm. Equivalent 25–500 mm in 4:3, 26–520 mm in 3:2, 27–540 mm in 16:9 or 29–580 mm in 1:1. Movie 16:9 Standard 27–540 mm, Active 27–690 mm, Intelligent Active 29–780 mm; 4:3 Standard 33–660 mm, Active 33–840 mm, Intelligent Active 36–950 mm
AutofocusMulti-point, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; AF illuminator. Published minimum distance approximately 1 cm wide or 3.5 m telephotoSingle-shot AF, nine-point Wide or centre area, with Lock-on AF; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 200 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/2000 second, Program 1–1/2000, Manual 30–1/2000Intelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 0.71 fps at maximum still resolution, up to 100 framesMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; optical zoom available during movie recordingOptical SteadyShot for photographs; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation with narrower framing
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 fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.3 m wide or 2–2.4 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 rangeIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, scenes, movie and panorama modes; thirteen still-image Picture Effects. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and wide-angle F3.5/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modes
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 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 cardAVCHD 2.0, maximum 1920 × 1080 progressive at 28 Mbps: 60p on Japan/NTSC versions or 50p on PAL versions. Interlaced 60i/50i modes at 24 or 17 Mbps. MP4 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 files limited to 2 GB, approximately 15 minutes at 12M. Optical zoom works during recording; 4K output is still photographs only
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; exact Sony operating instructions distinguish these from incorrect stereo descriptions in some reviewsBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker, wind-noise reduction; AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots460,800460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD with 460800 colour-subpixel dots and five brightness settingsFixed 3.0-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots, manual five-step brightness; no touchscreen or 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-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs470 photographs
Body weight628 g137 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 retainedReleased in 2014. Sony’s 12 February Hong Kong announcement scheduled mid-March availability; the prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale day or month
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 adaptersSD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter; memory card supplied separately
PortsUSB / A/V OUT jack for USB 2.0 and standard-definition analogue video/audio output; no HDMIMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connections–Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC Forum Type 3 Tag for one-touch pairing; smartphone transfer/remote still shooting, TV viewing and computer transfer with compatible software. Eye-Fi support; no GPS
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-BX1; approximately 470 photographs or 235 minutes under CIPA conditions, approximately 70 minutes actual movie use or 100 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
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-UD11In-camera USB charging; external power supply requires optional AC-UD10 according to Sony Japan
Dimensions129.6×95.0×122.3 mm width×height×depth (CIPA)96 × 54.9 × 25.7 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 20.3 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 628 g body only; approximately 655 g with NP-BX1 battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo under CIPA conditionsApproximately 137 g body-only; approximately 164 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsSony states the camera is not dust-proof, splash-proof or waterproofAluminium front body and lens ring, according to Sony’s exact design page
ColoursBlackBlack, white or pink
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-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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