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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S800

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-S800
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142007
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP8.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–1250
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 1/1.8-type Super HAD CCD; the optical format is not a physical dimension. Exact instruction manual gives approximately 8,068,000 effective / 8,303,000 total pixels; UK archive rounds effective resolution to 8.0 MP, while Sony launch calls it 8.1 MP
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG/Exif 2.21, Fine or Standard quality; maximum 3264×2448, with 3:2 and 16:9 settings. 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 equivalent37–222 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–4.8
Optical zoom50×6×
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 6× zoom, physical 7.8–46.8 mm F2.8–4.8. Normal focus approximately 50 cm; macro approximately 2 cm wide / 70 cm telephoto
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 telephotoSingle AF with AF illuminator; no face detection or manual focus in exact UK maker table
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000UK maker archive gives Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Malaysia exact table additionally gives Program auto 1–1/2000 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedThree-frame burst with flash off. Exact handbook gives approximately 2-second recording interval; Malaysia maker table qualifies approximately 2 seconds at full image size / 1 second at VGA. UK unqualified 1-second entry is not used as a sustained full-resolution 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 telephotoExact instruction manual Auto ISO range approximately 0.5–5.0 m wide / 0.7–2.9 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. ISO Auto, 80, 200, 400, 800 and 1250; no ISO 100 step in exact handbook
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; approximately 2 GB maximum movie file
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″2.5″
Screen dots921,600230,400
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 2.5-inch TFT with 230,400 dots in exact instruction manual, rounded to 230,000 in archive/launch material. 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 rear LCD
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs390 photographs
Body weight633 g185 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 European release planned end-May 2007, German release mid-June and Chinese release June. Fotopolis July 31 2007 exact production comparison describes current retail pricing and confirms sale in 2007; first retail month remains unconfirmed. No maker-confirmed predecessor relationship established
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 54 MB usable internal memory in exact manuals and archive table; launch narrative calls it 56 MB. Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo; no card supplied
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeCombined USB/A/V OUT connector, mono audio and NTSC/PAL composite video. Exact instruction manual specifies Full-Speed USB 2.0, overriding UK Hi-Speed claim and A/V omission
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 rechargeable NiMH AA cells, approximately 390 shots / 195 minutes CIPA at 25 °C, Fine quality, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every other shot and power cycle every ten. Playback separately approximately 9000 images / 450 minutes at three-second intervals; movie recording approximately 140 minutes, not still shooting runtime
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied BC-CS2B external NiMH charger; optional AC-LS5K mains adaptor is separate
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm92.7×62.7×39.3 mm width×height×depth, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo185 g body only in exact UK archive and Sony press release; approximately 245 g including two batteries and wrist strap, etc. in exact instruction manual
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 NiMH AA batteries, BC-CS2B charger and mains cord, dedicated USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, software/handbook CD and instruction manual

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