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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P10

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-P10
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142003
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP5 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–400
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 dimensions1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.09 million effective and 5.25 million total photosites in exact manual; UK markets 5.0 megapixels. The 9.04 mm optical designation is not physical sensor width
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionExif 2.2 JPEG Fine or Standard; animated GIF for Clip Motion; no RAW or TIFF
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 equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–5.2
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 zoomSony 3× zoom, actual 7.9–23.7 mm, 38–114 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.2. Not the later Carl Zeiss P100 lens. Optional conversion lenses require VAD-PHA adapter
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 telephotoMulti-point or centre AF, Single / Monitor / Continuous AF modes and illuminator. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus. UK macro specification approximately 10 cm
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000UK auto specification 1/8–1/2000 second; Twilight mode extends to 2 seconds (Imaging Resource)
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedThree-frame full-resolution burst and three-frame auto exposure bracketing. Multi Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames within one 1.2M image, not a full-resolution continuous-rate claim
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; ISO Auto approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide or 0.6–2.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced, slow sync, off and red-eye reduction; no accessory shoe
Exposure controlsProgram, aperture priority, shutter priority, Manual and memory recall; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering, ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Program and seven scene modes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance and daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, incandescent and flash presets; no custom white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 16.6 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 limitMPEG-1 movies with monaural sound: 640×480 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification; separate 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst is a single composite still, not equivalent VGA video
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeElectret condenser microphone and speaker; monaural MPEG-1 movies and voice annotation with still images
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″1.5″
Screen dots921,600123,200
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 1.5-type TFT with 123200 colour-subpixel dots (560×220); approximately 100% LCD field of view
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensorReal-image optical viewfinder; Imaging Resource measured approximately 81% frame coverage at both zoom endpoints
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs180 photographs
Body weight633 g172 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 announced planned Japanese availability on 25 April 2003. Contemporary production review and retail pricing confirm sale in 2003; earliest actual worldwide retail 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 adaptersMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO using serial interface; 32 MB Memory Stick supplied
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeUSB mini-B (UK explicitly says not Hi-Speed USB 2.0), separate monaural A/V minijack and DC IN under rear cover. PTP transfer
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-FC11 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 780 mAh / 2.8 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 180 shots / 90 minutes LCD on, 240 / 120 minutes LCD off, one shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints and flash every other shot. Not labelled CIPA in exact manual. Continuous 160-pixel mail movies approximately 90 / 135 minutes LCD on / off
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera charging with AC-LS5 adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter can also power camera externally
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm108×51.5×35.1 mm width×height×depth excluding maximum protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 172 g body only (UK specs and Sony Japan feature); approximately 200 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and strap (manual)
Materials–Aluminium alloy exterior described by maker announcement; no waterproof rating established
ColoursBlackChrome silver and meteor blue confirmed by launch announcement; gold also listed in later Japanese archive, with regional availability. P12 cosmetic/accessory bundle not counted as another P10 hardware generation
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-FC11 battery, AC-LS5 adapter and mains lead, separate USB and A/V cables, 32 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions. Manual assigns extra battery/carrying case to P12 only

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