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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H55SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Overview
Released2010March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactBridge
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution14.1 MP20.4 MP
Largest image4320 × 32405184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD; 14.5 million total photosites. Optical format is not a physical dimension1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS, approximately 21.1 million total and 20.4 million effective photosites; optical format is distinct from physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG (Exif 2.21); Sweep Panorama stitches up to 7152×1080, separately from sensor resolutionJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolution
ISO detail–Ordinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing
Image processorBIONZ with D-Range Optimizer and DRO PlusBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.5f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom10×50×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1.84 fps10 fps
Lens detailSony G lens, actual 4.25–42.5 mm; ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. Movie equivalents 30–300 mm (16:9) or 36–360 mm (4:3); no filter thread or conversion-lens supportZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*, actual 4.3–215 mm; 15 elements in 10 groups including one Super ED, two ED and three aspherical elements, seven-blade iris. Equivalent 24–1200 mm applies to full-resolution 4:3 stills; other aspect ratios and movie stabilisation modes have different crops. Clear Image Zoom and digital zoom are distinct from 50× optical zoom
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre and spot AF; approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto to infinity. AF illuminator; no manual focusSingle AF, DMF and manual focus; continuous AF in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point Wide, Centre and flexible spot S/M/L with Lock-on AF. Minimum AF distance from lens front approximately 1 cm wide or 240 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter: Intelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600. Review statement of a two-second maximum excludes manual modeMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000
Burst detailMaker UK/Japanese tables specify approximately 1.84 fps for four full-resolution frames. Handbook says up to 100 sequential images depending on size/conditions; that does not establish 100 frames at the headline rate. UK/manual 0.69-second interval conflicts with the explicit maximum-rate tableApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie settingsOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of view
FlashBuilt-in flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–4.1 m wide or 1–2.6 m telephoto. ISO 3200 distance claims use different conditionsBuilt-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible optional flash. ISO Auto range approximately 0.5–8.5 m wide or 2.4–3.5 m telephoto
Exposure controlsProgram, Manual, Intelligent Auto, Easy, Sweep Panorama and 11 scene modes. No aperture/shutter priority. ND filter gives f/3.5 or f/8 wide and f/5.5 or f/13 telephoto, not an adjustable iris. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; three-shot exposure or white-balance bracketingProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMP4 MPEG-4 Visual/AAC-LC: 1280×720 approximately 30 progressive fps at 9 Mbps Fine or 6 Mbps Standard; VGA at approximately 3 Mbps. Optical zoom while recording. Approximately 29-minute/2 GB clip limit; conditions affect recording timeAVCHD 2.0 Full HD 1920 × 1080 at 60p in Japan, 28 Mbps; regional versions also use 50p. 60i/50i interlaced modes count fields rather than progressive frames. MP4 up to 1440 × 1080 at 30 fps on the Japanese version, or 25 fps on the UK version. Optical zoom operates during movies; 4K output is for still photographs, not 4K movie recording; maker single-clip limit approximately 29 minutes, with MP4 12M limited to approximately 15 minutes by its 2 GB file limit
AudioMonaural built-in microphone, speaker and AV audio outputBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed Clear Photo TFT LCD; screen dots count colour subpixels, not image pixels3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots on Sony UK's specification (Sony Japan rounds to approximately 921000); tilts approximately 90° up and 60° down
Viewfinder detail–0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)310 photographs300 photographs
Body weight170 g633 g
Release detailSony Hong Kong 11 March 2010 announcement states H55 available at retail price; separate preorder wording applies to TX5. Earliest worldwide first-sale month remains unresolved, so 2010 year precision retainedSony Hong Kong's 27 March 2014 release says the exact HX400V is already available. March precision retained; Sony Japan's earlier announcement sets its regional sale for 4 April 2014, not the worldwide first day
Recording mediaApproximately 45 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC. Movies require PRO Duo Mark 2/PRO-HG or SD Class 4 or faster; SDXC needs compatible exFAT devicesMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adapters
PortsType 2b multi terminal for SD/HD component AV, USB 2.0 and DC input; no HDMI. Supplied cable is USB/SD AV; optional compatible component cable needed for HD outputMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connections–IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz, NFC and GPS; maker launch includes GPS route logging. Original PlayMemories Mobile sharing/remote control and downloadable Camera Apps support are launch-era features, not a promise of current service availability
Battery life detailNP-BG1 supplied; optional NP-FG1. Typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh at 3.6 V. CIPA: one photo each 30 seconds, alternating zoom, flash every second photo and power cycle every tenth at 25°C. Playback 7400 images/370 minutes is a different testNP-BX1; maker CIPA approximately 300 photographs with LCD or 380 with EVF. Actual movie shooting approximately 50/55 minutes or continuous movie shooting approximately 85/95 minutes for LCD/EVF respectively; these are battery claims rather than single-clip limits
ChargingExternal BC-CSGD/BC-CSGE charger: approximately 270-minute normal charge or 330-minute full charge from depleted NP-BG1 at 25°C; not USB chargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapter
Dimensions102.9×57.7×28.9 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm
Weight detail170 g body only; approximately 200 g with NP-BG1 and memory cardApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack and silverBlack
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, external charger, multi-connector USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook disc and instructions; mains lead varies by regionNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

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