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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P7

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-P7
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142002
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP3.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882048 × 1536
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; UK markets 3.2 effective megapixels, exact P7 manual table specifies approximately 3.21 million effective and 3.34 million total photosites. The 8.93 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 X14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversion; maker confirms Clear Colour NR, Clear Luminance NR and NR Slow Shutter
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent39–117 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–5.6
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 8–24 mm, 39–117 mm equivalent, F2.8–5.6; UK macro specification 10 cm. Not a Carl Zeiss lens
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 telephotoThree-area multi-point or centre AF with illuminator and monitoring autofocus. Preset distances 0.5, 1, 3, 7 m or infinity, not continuously adjustable manual focus
ShutterMechanical 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 detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedMulti Burst records 16 reduced-resolution frames as one 1280×960 composite. Selectable intervals 1/7.5, 1/15 or 1/30 second NTSC; 1/6.3, 1/12.5 or 1/25 second PAL. This is not a full-resolution continuous burst rate
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 0.5–3.8 m wide or 0.6–2.4 m telephoto. Auto, forced, 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 stepsAutomatic exposure and Twilight, Twilight Portrait and Landscape scenes; no manual exposure or aperture/shutter priority. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; automatic white balance plus daylight, cloudy, fluorescent and incandescent presets; no custom white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps320 × 240 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 with monaural sound; HQX 320×240 at approximately 16.6 fps per UK specification, plus 160×112 mail mode. Clip Motion is animated GIF and Multi Burst a composite still
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeElectret condenser microphone and dynamic 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); UK specifies approximately 100% LCD field coverage
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 79% frame coverage at both zoom endpoints
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs120 photographs
Body weight633 g176.5 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 13 July 2002. Imaging Resource's August 2002 tested review lists availability as Now; earliest actual worldwide retail month remains unresolved, so year precision retained. Sony explicitly identifies DSC-P7 as successor to DSC-P5
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersMemory Stick; 16 MB card supplied. Exact manual also permits MagicGate Memory Stick without its copyright-protection functions; Memory Stick PRO support not established
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), monaural A/V minijack and DC IN
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-FC10 lithium-ion, 3.6 V, 675 mAh / 2.4 Wh. Maker average-condition test at 25°C: approximately 120 shots / 60 minutes LCD on, one Fine shot every 30 seconds, alternate zoom endpoints, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten shots; not labelled CIPA. Continuous 160×112 mail movies approximately 80 minutes LCD on or 110 minutes LCD off
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera charging with AC-LS1A adapter, camera off; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C. Adapter also powers 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 mm114×51.5×35.8 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 176.5 g body only (UK specifications); UK gives 205.5 g loaded, rounded to 206 g including NP-FC10, Memory Stick and strap in manual
Materials–Aluminium body described in Sony UK brochure; no waterproof rating established
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-FC10 battery, AC-LS1A adapter and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, 16 MB Memory Stick, wrist strap, software CD and instructions

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