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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-T20
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2007
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP8.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
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 dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; original maker specifies 8.1 million effective and 8.3 million total pixels; manual gives 8,083,000 effective and 8,286,000 total, while current UK support rounds effective pixels to 8.0 MP
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG; native 3264 × 2448, 3264 × 2176 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with 14-bit conversion and Clear RAW noise reduction before JPEG compression; no RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.5–4.3
Optical zoom50×3×
StabilisationOptical lens 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 zoomInternal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm
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 telephotoNine-point multi-area, centre or spot AF, with single or monitoring operation and face detection; original maker normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto, Magnifying Glass mode 0.01–0.2 m; current UK generic macro row differs
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 1/4–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second, labelled Manual Mode in current UK support
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedMaker up to 100 consecutive images with flash off; handbook gives approximately 0.5-second intervals, longer depending on image size; current UK support gives 0.46 second; no headline fps inferred from these intervals
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewSuper SteadyShot optical stabilisation; high sensitivity is a separate anti-blur option
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 telephotoAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range 0.1–3.0 m wide or 0.25–2.5 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 or Program with ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; nine scenes; no manual aperture or shutter control
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 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 limitMPEG-1 with mono sound and optical zoom during recording; VGA Fine approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo, VGA Standard approximately 17 fps or 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps; HD output is for still photographs, not HD 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″2.5″
Screen dots921,600230,000
TouchscreenNo–
Tilting screenYes–
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° downHybrid Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT; 230,000 rounded dots in maker specifications, 230,400 in manual; no viewfinder
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor–
Connections and design
Bluetooth–No
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs380 photographs
Body weight633 g127 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 dayOriginal Hong Kong maker announcement specifies end of March 2007; Japanese maker first sale is 6 April 2007 and original US maker availability is April 2007
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeMulti-connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; optional component HD output adaptor cable or cradle for still photographs; supplied cable does not provide DC input
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-BG1 lithium-ion battery; maker CIPA claim 380 photographs or 190 minutes with LCD on; manual pack capacity 3.4 Wh / 960 mAh; original US launch prose assigns 340 shots to T20 and 380 to T100, conflicting with UK, Hong Kong and manual T20 figures
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied BC-CSG, BC-CSGB or BC-CSGC external charger according to region; AC adaptor cannot charge the camera battery
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm89.7 × 55.7 × 22.8 mm (width × height × depth, excluding projections)
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 127 g excluding battery and media; 159 g including battery, wrist strap and shooting accessories
Materials–Full-metal aluminium body in original Hong Kong maker specification table
ColoursBlackSilver, black, white or pink; colour editions share this entry
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BG1 battery and case, external charger, multi-connector USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software and instructions; mains lead except USA and Canada

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