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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W50

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W50
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2014March 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type–
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP6 MP
Largest image5184 × 38882816 × 2112
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–1000
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 dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour CCD; original manual specifies approximately 6,003,000 effective and 6,183,000 total pixels
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionFine or Standard JPEG; 2816 × 2112 native, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 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 XReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR noise reduction; JPEG recording rather than RAW files
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–5.2
Optical zoom50×3×
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-Tessar; actual 6.3–18.9 mm; Hong Kong launch sheet instead labels the family Vario-Sonnar
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 telephotoFive-area multi-point or centre AF, single or monitoring operation, focus presets and illuminator; ordinary focus from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Sony NZ specifies Auto 1/8–1/2000 second and Program 1–1/2000 second; UK support lists Auto 1–1/2000 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedMaker specifies three native 6 MP Fine frames with approximately 0.7-second intervals; 98 VGA Standard frames are a separate reduced-resolution sequence; no headline fps inferred
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 telephotoAutomatic, forced, off or slow sync; ISO Auto range 0.2–4.2 m wide or 0.3–2.2 m telephoto; ISO 1000 reaches 7.3 m wide or 4.0 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 stepsAuto, Program or seven scene modes; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 or 1000; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering
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; VGA Fine at 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo, Standard approximately 17 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8 fps; no zoom during recording (Popular Photography)
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface Shoe–
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600115,000
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° downTFT LCD and optical real-image finder; manual gives 115,200 dots, while maker support rounds this to 115,000; histogram and adjustable brightness
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 photographs390 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 US maker release dated 13 February 2006 states early March availability; Hong Kong maker launch specifies mid-March 2006
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adapters32 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-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono AV output and DC input; PictBridge printing
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; original manual CIPA claim approximately 390 shots with LCD on or 500 off; current NZ support agrees with 390 shots or 195 minutes, whereas UK support lists 300 shots or 195 minutes
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterExternal BC-CSG battery charger
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm88.9 × 57.1 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); Sony NZ gives 19.7 mm minimum thickness
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 127 g body only or 157 g with accessories in maker support
Materials–Sony NZ describes a full metal body; original US launch release describes a metal alloy body
ColoursBlackSilver or black in original Hong Kong maker launch list; 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, BC-CSG charger, power cord, AV/USB multi-connecting cable, wrist strap, instructions and Cyber-shot Viewer software

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