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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-S700
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP7.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883072 × 2304
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–1000
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 dimensionsOptical 1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD; this format is not a physical dimension. Exact instruction manual lists approximately 7,201,000 effective and 7,410,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG, maximum 3072×2304; 3:2 3072×2048 and 16:9 1920×1080 available. No RAW recording
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 equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom50×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationNone
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, physical 5.8–17.4 mm F2.8–4.8, equivalent 35–105 mm. Macro approximately 5 cm wide / 35 cm telephoto. German maker press gives normal AF approximately 50 cm; NZ archive gives 12 cm wide / 50 cm telephoto, unresolved normal-focus conflict retained
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 telephotoCentre-weighted Single AF; no AF illuminator in exact NZ archive. Review overview mentions a focus-assist lamp, contrary to maker specification
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000NZ maker table gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program auto 1–1/2000 second; Program exposure remains automatic
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedThree frames per burst, flash off. Exact shared handbook gives approximately 2-second recording interval; NZ maker archive gives 1.5 seconds at 7MP. Unresolved interval conflict means no headline sustained 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 telephotoNZ maker archive lists Auto ISO approximately 0.5–3.5 m wide / 0.5–2.0 m telephoto; ISO 1000 separately 6.3 m wide / 3.6 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 stepsAuto, Program auto and seven scene modes; no manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern or spot metering. Exact shared handbook lists ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000; NZ additional ISO 80 conflicts and is not used
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps320 × 240 at 30 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 limitAVI Motion JPEG, 320×240 at 30 fps with mono sound; optical zoom cannot change during movie recording. MPEG-1 claims in launch previews conflict with the exact instruction manual
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″2.4″
Screen dots921,600112,320
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 2.4-inch TFT with 112,320 dots in exact shared instruction manual, rounded 112,000 in maker archive; dots are not captured image pixels
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensorNo separate viewfinder; composition uses the rear LCD
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs100 photographs
Body weight633 g149 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 January 17 US announcement planned March sale for S700. Imaging Resource October 25 2007 exact production field test explicitly states it shipped in March 2007, supporting month precision; German maker launch later planned September. The reproduced Sony German release explicitly lists DSC-S650 as predecessor; replaces follows this documented German relationship, not a numerical inference, while the two models were announced together in the US
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 24 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo, not a full-size Memory Stick. No card supplied
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeCombined USB/A/V OUT terminal for mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video. Full-Speed USB 2.0 in exact shared instruction manual, overriding regional archive omissions and review Hi-Speed claim
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 limitsTwo supplied LR6 alkaline AA batteries; approximately 100 shots/ 50 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every 10. Optional NH-AA-DB NiMH pair: 460 shots/230 minutes under same test; not supplied
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied alkaline cells cannot be recharged. Optional compatible NiMH cells require an external charger; no charger supplied
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm91.0×61.0×25.1 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions; exact S700 table in shared instruction manual
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo149 g body only in exact NZ maker archive; approximately 198 g including two batteries and wrist strap, etc. in exact shared instruction manual. Body figure is published, not inferred by subtracting battery weight
ColoursBlack–
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyTwo AA alkaline batteries, dedicated USB cable, dedicated A/V cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction manual. Optional NiMH batteries, charger, AC-LS5K adaptor and Memory Stick Duo excluded

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