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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-V1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-V1
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014May 2003
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/1.8-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP5.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882592 × 1944
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–800
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 interlaced Super HAD CCD, approximately 5.3 million total photosites and primary-colour filter; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG Fine/Standard, uncompressed TIFF plus JPEG, and animated GIF Clip Motion; 4:3 or 3:2 photographs. No RAW
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing–
Image processorBIONZ XReal Imaging Technology with 14-bit DXP A/D conversion, SRC interpolation and colour/luminance/slow-shutter noise reduction
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent34–136 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–4
Optical zoom50×4×
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 zoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar, actual 7–28 mm; eight elements in seven groups with two aspherical elements and six-blade iris; optional conversion lenses
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, Monitoring and Continuous AF; three-point automatic, five-point selectable or spot areas. Hologram laser-pattern AF assist; preset manual focus. Macro approximately 10 cm wide or 40 cm telephoto
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 1–1/2000, shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/1000; slow-shutter noise reduction
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedBurst 3 records only three full-resolution photographs, approximately 0.5-second intervals without flash. Multi Burst records sixteen 320 × 240 frames combined into one 1.2M image, with 1/30, 1/15 or 1/7.5-second intervals; this is not full-resolution continuous shooting
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 pop-up flash and Advanced Accessory Shoe/ACC connection for compatible Sony external flash; Auto, forced, slow-sync and red-eye reduction. Manual recommends ISO Auto range 0.4–2.8 m wide or 0.4–2.0 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 stepsP/A/S/M, Auto and six scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; live histogram and AE lock
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps640 × 480 at 17 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 Movie VX, 640 × 480 at approximately 17 effective fps, or video-mail 160 × 112 at approximately 8 fps; recording to available card capacity. Optical zoom unavailable during recording
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeMPEG1 mono movie sound and voice annotations; built-in microphone and speaker
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 TFT LCD; operating manual specifies 123200 dots, launch rounds to 123000. Live histogram and adjustable brightness
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensorOptical zoom viewfinder without dioptre adjustment; DPReview measured approximately 84% coverage
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs150 photographs
Body weight633 g270 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 Japan’s 30 April 2003 announcement specifies retail sale on 23 May 2003; May precision retained without assuming the Japanese day was the international first-sale day
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersMemory Stick and Memory Stick PRO; Memory Stick Duo requires adapter. Supplied 32 MB card is removable storage
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeMini-B USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono A/V minijack with NTSC/PAL output, DC input and 2.5 mm ACC accessory jack
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-FC11 InfoLITHIUM; maker claim approximately 150 photographs/75 minutes with LCD or 200/100 minutes with LCD off, at 25°C, one shot every 30 seconds, alternating zoom ends, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten shots.
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterBattery charges inside camera through supplied AC-LS5 adapter/DC input; approximately 150 minutes at 25°C
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm99.5 × 65.2 × 56.8 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 270 g body only; operating manual gives 300 g including NP-FC11, Memory Stick and hand strap
Materials–Aluminium-alloy body in Sony launch announcement
ColoursBlackSilver
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-FC11, AC adapter/mains lead, 32 MB Memory Stick, USB and A/V cables, hand strap, software CD-ROM and instructions

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