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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-P1
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014October 2000
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP3.24 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882048 × 1536
RAW recordingNo–
Standard ISO range80–3200–
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 dimensionsSony's original Japanese sheet specifies 3.34 million total and 3.24 million effective photosites on a 1/1.8-type primary-colour interlaced CCD. The 2048 × 1536 output contains approximately 3.15 million image pixels; this differs from the photosite count. DPReview lists 3.14 MP effective
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG and uncompressed TIFF; GIF for text and Clip Motion animations; 2048 × 1360 3:2 mode and smaller output sizes
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing–
Image processorBIONZ X–
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–5.3
Optical zoom50×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisation–
Maximum continuous burst10 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 zoomActual 8–24 mm lens, with six elements in six groups including two aspherical elements; automatic sliding cover and retracting barrel; digital enlargement separate from optical zoom
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 telephotoNormal AF from 0.5 m; macro AF from 0.1 m
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Maker specifies automatic shutter from 2 seconds to 1/2000 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speed–
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of view–
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 with automatic, red-eye automatic, forced and off modes; recommended range 0.5–2.3 m wide or 0.5–1.2 m telephoto
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAutomatic exposure with ±2 EV compensation; panfocus, night, night-plus, landscape and spot-metering programs
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps320 × 240
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 limitMPEG-1 with sound; 320 × 240 HQ or presentation modes limited to 15-second clips, or 160 × 112 video-mail clips up to one minute. Frame rate is not specified in the original maker sheet
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,600123,000
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° down1.5-inch TFT LCD; maker specifies 123,000 dots rather than the 123,200 listed by DPReview
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 photographs–
Body weight633 g208 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's original Japanese announcement specifies first sale on 20 October 2000. September 2000 in retrospective coverage is the announcement period
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersOriginal Memory Stick; supplied 8 MB card holds approximately five largest JPEG photographs according to Sony
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeMini-B USB; NTSC/PAL composite AV output with mono audio; DC power input
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 availability–
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-FS11 InfoLithium battery; Sony claims up to 90 minutes or 1,700 consecutive photographs, rather than modern CIPA testing. These figures are not comparable with CIPA shot counts
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied AC power adapter provides in-camera charging and mains operation
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mmApproximately 113 × 53.9 × 43.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 208 g camera only; 250 g including NP-FS11 battery, 8 MB Memory Stick and wrist strap
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyJapanese package includes 8 MB Memory Stick, NP-FS11, USB and AV cables, AC adapter and power cord, wrist strap, software and documentation

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