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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014May 2013
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP20.4 MP
Largest image5184 × 38885184 × 3888
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type progressive-scan Exmor R CMOS, approximately 21.1 million total and 20.4 million effective photosites; optical format is distinct from physical dimensions1/2.3-type Exmor R CMOS; approximately 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is distinct from physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG stills and MPF 3D images; no RAW. High-resolution Sweep Panorama produces stitched 10480 × 4096 images; 360-degree panorama 11520 × 1080
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositingOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use Clear Image technology with multi-frame compositing
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–6.3
Optical zoom50×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps10 fps
Lens detailZEISS 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 zoomSony G lens; actual 4.3–129 mm; 11 elements in 10 groups including 5 aspherical elements; five-blade iris. Equivalent still-photo range 24–720 mm at 4:3 or 26–780 mm at 16:9. Clear Image Zoom up to 60× includes digital enlargement
AutofocusSingle 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 telephotoNine-area multi AF, centre AF, spot AF, flexible spot, manual focus, subject and face tracking. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm wide or 200 cm telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Mechanical shutter; Auto 4–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual and shutter priority 30–1/1600, aperture priority 8–1/1600. Above ISO 3200 slowest shutter 1/4 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedUp to ten full-resolution images at 10 fps; High and Low modes. Focus, white balance and exposure compensation remain fixed from the first frame; flash disabled. Internal-memory bursts use VGA; compatible memory card required for full-resolution bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewOptical SteadyShot; Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation
FlashBuilt-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 telephotoBuilt-in pop-up flash; Auto, forced, off, slow-sync and Advanced Flash modes. ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–5.6 m wide or 2–3 m telephoto; external flash supported through Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsP/A/S/M plus Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, scene modes, panorama and picture effects. Dedicated exposure compensation dial; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering. Iris reaches f/8 wide in Manual and aperture priority
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD 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 limitAVCHD 2.0 records 1920 × 1080 at region-dependent 60p or 50p, 28 Mbps; main rate represents the 60p version. FX/FH use 60i or 50i at 24/17 Mbps; HQ 1440 × 1080 interlaced at 9 Mbps. Interlaced rates count fields. MP4 includes 1440 × 1080, 720p and VGA; Japan specifies 30 fps. Standard 16:9 movie angle 26.5–795 mm equivalent; Active 26.5–1080 mm. Optical zoom available while filming; approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 12M approximately 15 minutes due to 2 GB file limit
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeStereo microphone and mono speaker; Dolby Digital stereo for AVCHD or AAC for MP4. Compatible external microphone attaches through Multi Interface Shoe
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenYes–
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots on Sony UK's specification (Sony Japan rounds to approximately 921000); tilts approximately 90° up and 60° downXtra Fine TFT LCD; maker archive approximately 921000 dots, original instructions 921600 dots
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensorNo built-in finder; optional FDA-EV1MK electronic viewfinder attaches through Multi Interface Shoe
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs400 photographs
Body weight633 g246 g
Release detailSony 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 daySony Japan’s 24 April 2013 announcement specifies sale on 17 May 2013. May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first sale. HX50V includes GPS; UK HX50 is a distinct version without GPS
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 48 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro and microSD/SDHC/SDXC need separate adapters
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeMulti/Micro USB terminal supporting remote accessories and Hi-Speed USB 2.0; micro HDMI; Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsIEEE 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 availabilityIEEE 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz; Wi-Fi image transfer and smartphone remote control. GPS geotagging and route logging on HX50V; the separate HX50 omits GPS. Eye-Fi uses a separate card
Battery life detailNP-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 limitsNP-BX1 battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 400 photographs or 200 minutes with GPS off. Actual movie use approximately 55 minutes or continuous recording 90 minutes; individual clips have separate duration limits
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera micro USB charging with the camera off using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D or computer. USB playback power; shooting power requires optional AC-UD10
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mmApproximately 108.1 × 63.6 × 38.3 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 246 g camera only or 272 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack and silver
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10-series adapter, micro USB cable, wrist strap, shoe cap and instructions; mains fittings vary by region

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