Request a product

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX200VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2012March 2014
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP20.4 MP
Largest image4896 × 36725184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.9 million total and 18.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-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 still images and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images, distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolution
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame range ISO 100–3200; ISO 4000–12800 uses Clear Image technology and multi-frame compositing, rather than ordinary single-frame sensitivityOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing
Image processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens27–810 mm equivalent24–1200 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.6f/2.8–6.3
Optical zoom30×50×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*; actual 4.8–144 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 1 aspherical element. Equivalent range is 27–810 mm for 4:3 stills and 29–870 mm for 16:9 stills. Lens ring selects electronic zoom or manual focus; 60× Clear Image Zoom includes digital enlargement and is distinct from 30× optical zoomZEISS 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-area multi AF, centre AF, flexible spot, subject and face tracking, and manual focus; AF illuminator. Focus distance from lens front approximately 1 cm at wide angle and 200 cm at telephotoSingle 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; Auto 4–1/4000 second, Program 1–1/4000, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000, aperture priority 8–1/2000Mechanical 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 detailUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps, with a Low option. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame and flash is disabled. Internal-memory bursts are VGA; a compatible memory card is needed for full-resolution burstsApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotational movementOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of view
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and rear slow-sync modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–12.4 m wide and 2–5.9 m telephotoBuilt-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 controlsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program, aperture priority, shutter priority and Manual plus scene modes and picture effects. Internal ND filter; memory-recall settings. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsProgram, 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 resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD 2.0; region-dependent 1920 × 1080 at 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; the main frame rate represents the 60p-compatible version. FX and FH record 1920 × 1080 at 60i or 50i, 24 or 17 Mbps; HQ records 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps or 25 fps according to region; optical zoom available while filming; continuous clips approximately 29 minutesAVCHD 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
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; Dolby Digital audio for AVCHD and AAC for MP4Built-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,000921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailXtra Fine TFT LCD with TruBlack and upward/downward tilt; approximately 921000 dots3.0-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 detail0.2-type electronic viewfinder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution; eye sensor switches automatically between finder and rear screen0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor
Connections and design
Wi-FiNoYes
Battery life (maker's claim)450 photographs300 photographs
Body weight531 g633 g
Release detailSony Japan's original 28 February 2012 announcement specifies sale on 9 March 2012. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first daySony 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 105 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, microSD and microSDHC require separate adaptersMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adapters
PortsMicro USB, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mini HDMI and separate DC inputMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsGPS and digital compass record position and shooting direction; GPS Log records a route. No built-in Wi-Fi. TransferJet requires a compatible optional Memory Stick; Eye-Fi support uses a separate cardIEEE 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-FH50 InfoLITHIUM battery. Maker CIPA claim approximately 450 photographs or 225 minutes with LCD, or 490 photographs or 245 minutes with EVF; continuous movie recording approximately 120 minutes with LCD or 130 minutes with EVF. Still-photo test has GPS off and Standard display resolutionNP-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
ChargingBattery charges in the camera through the supplied AC-L200C/L200D adapter and DC input, approximately 100 minutes. A computer can also charge it over micro USB with the camera switched off; USB charging does not imply USB power supplyUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapter
DimensionsApproximately 121.6 × 86.6 × 93.3 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm
Weight detailApproximately 531 g camera only, or 583 g including NP-FH50 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxNP-FH50 battery, AC-L200C/L200D adapter, mains lead, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, lens cap and cap strap, and instructions; mains fittings vary by regionNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings vary

More comparisons