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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-S930
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142009
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP10.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883648 × 2736
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
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 dimensionsOptical 1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 10.1 million effective / 10.3 million total pixels. Optical format is not a physical dimension
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG/Exif 2.21; maximum 3648×2736, with 3:2 3648×2432 and 16:9 3648×2056/1920×1080 settings. No RAW recording. Mixed UK archive 12 MP template excluded
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 equivalent36–108 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.9–5.4
Optical zoom50×3×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationElectronic only
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 6.4–19.2 mm F2.9–5.4; 35 mm equivalent 36–108 mm. Closest focus approximately 5 cm wide / 50 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 autofocus; nine-area multi AF, centre AF or five distance presets: 0.5 m, 1 m, 3 m, 7 m and infinity. Presets are not continuously adjustable manual focus. Face detection up to eight faces, or four in Soft Snap. No AF illuminator
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Auto 1/8–1/2000 second; Program auto 1–1/2000 second in exact Asia-Pacific maker table
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedUp to 100 images while shutter held, approximately 1-second recording interval. Focus, exposure and white balance fixed to first frame; flash off, ISO limited to Auto or 100–400. Self-timer burst up to five frames; no unrestricted sustained rate inferred
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewElectronic SteadyShot only; no optical lens or sensor-shift stabilisation. Handbook notes processing time and excludes flash use
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 telephotoAuto ISO range approximately 0.5–3 m wide / 0.5–1.5 m telephoto. Auto, forced flash, slow sync and off; red-eye reduction
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: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach and Snow. No manual or aperture/shutter-priority exposure. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering. ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200
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. Exact instruction manual fixes movie size to 320×240; conflicting UK archive 640×480 template excluded. Optical zoom cannot change during movie recording
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 instruction manual, versus rounded 112K/112,300 in archive tables; dots are not image pixels. No touchscreen or tilting
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 photographs120 photographs
Body weight633 g118 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 dayYear 2009 supported by Monitor’s December 2009 hands-on test describing the camera as currently available and Profeco’s June–July 2009 sample acquisition. Maker European announcement planned mid-April; German Sony press text planned March. Those regional plans are not asserted as actual first-sale months. No predecessor inferred from adjacent model numbers
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 12 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo. No card supplied
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeHi-Speed USB 2.0; PictBridge compatible. Exact manual lists USB jack only, without A/V output. Monaural microphone and buzzer; recorded audio is played on a computer rather than through a camera speaker
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 AA batteries: supplied LR6 alkaline, or optional HR15/51:HR6 NiMH or ZR6 oxy-nickel primary. Approximately 120 shots / 60 minutes CIPA with alkaline batteries at 25°C. Separate playback claim 5600 images / 280 minutes is not shooting endurance
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterNo in-camera AA charging listed; rechargeable NiMH batteries and external charger sold separately
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm89.5×61×26.1 mm width×height×depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo118 g body only in maker UK and Asia-Pacific tables; approximately 167 g including two batteries and 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 AA alkaline batteries, USB cable, wrist strap, PMB/handbook CD and instruction manual. Memory Stick Duo, NiMH batteries and charger separate

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