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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142011
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP16.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200125–3200
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 back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS, 16.8 million total and 16.2 million effective photosites; optical format is not a physical sensor measurement
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG stills, MPO/MPF 3D stills; no RAW recording. High-resolution panorama stitches 10480×4096 output, distinct from sensor resolution
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ imaging processor; multi-frame Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR and background-defocus modes
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–5.5
Optical zoom50×10×
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 4.25–42.5 mm; ten elements in seven groups including four aspherical elements. 25–250 mm equivalent applies to 4:3 photographs; 16:9 stills 28–280 mm, movie field of view depends on aspect/stabilisation. No filter thread or conversion-lens support in UK table
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-point multi-area, centre, spot and tracking AF; no manual focus. Approximately 5 cm wide or 100 cm telephoto to infinity from lens front. AF illuminator confirmed by exact manual and guide, despite one conflicting NO entry in UK table
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: Intelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600, Manual 30–1/1600
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedApproximately 10 fps at full resolution for up to ten frames; limited burst length, not sustained unlimited capture. Focus and exposure conditions/processing affect subsequent shots
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modes
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 flash; ISO Auto approximately 0.05–4.8 m wide and 1–3.1 m telephoto. ISO 3200 distance claims use different conditions
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Manual and scene modes. No aperture/shutter-priority mode. Manual offers f/3.5 or f/8 wide and f/5.5 or f/13 telephoto using an ND filter, not continuously adjustable iris; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, exposure bracketing and One Push white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080
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 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 maximum 1920×1080, 24 Mbps FX or 17 Mbps FH; 1440×1080, 9 Mbps HQ. Region-dependent 60i/50i counts interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 supports 1440×1080, 1280×720 or VGA, at 30 fps on 60i models or 25 fps on 50i models. Optical zoom while filming; approximately 29-minute clips at 25°C, MP4 file maximum approximately 2 GB; heat can stop recording earlier
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in stereo microphone and monaural playback speaker. Dolby Digital 2-channel AVCHD or AAC-LC 2-channel MP4 audio; lens/zoom operating sounds can be recorded
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
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° downFixed 3-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD, 921600 dots; no touch panel or viewfinder
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs290 photographs
Body weight633 g178 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 13 January 2011 announcement planned 10 February sale. Maker 2019 support notice confirms 2011 retail generation; earliest actual first-sale month remains unresolved, so year precision retained
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 19 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
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeHDMI mini jack plus Type 3b multi connector for SD AV output, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and DC input; cables/adapters vary by purpose, HDMI cable separately sold
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 availabilityBuilt-in GPS and compass. TransferJet availability depends on regional device mark and compatible Memory Stick; Eye-Fi uses separately supplied card rather than built-in Wi-Fi. Sony 2019 notice advises disabling automatic time correction after GPS week rollover and resetting date; location and area correction remain unaffected
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-BG1 supplied, optional NP-FG1 supported; typical 3.4 Wh/960 mAh, 3.6 V. UK maker claims 290 CIPA photographs/145 minutes; Japanese specs and English instructions claim 300/150 with GPS off. UK headline retained and difference explicit. Separate 70-minute movie battery test uses AVCHD HQ, repeated 29-minute clips and no zoom; playback 4400 images/220 minutes is another test
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera USB charging using supplied AC-UB10/UB10B adapter or computer, camera off; approximately 270 minutes from depleted battery at 25°C. USB power supply available for playback/computer connection, not shooting
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm101.6×57.6×28.6 mm width×height×depth, CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo178 g body only, 208 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo in UK and Japanese exact tables. English/Spanish US instruction PDF labels 178 g including battery/media, conflicting with exact maker tables; body-only headline retained
ColoursBlackBlack, gold, white, red and blue in Japanese maker announcement; regional finish names/availability differ
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BG1 battery and battery case, Type 3b USB cable, AC-UB10/UB10B adapter, wrist strap, software disc and instructions; mains lead region-dependent

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