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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W690
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142012
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution20.4 MP16.1 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884608 × 3456
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 dimensions1/2.3-type Super HAD CCD, approximately 16.1 million effective and 16.4 million total photosites; optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG; maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9. Sweep Panorama standard 4912 × 1080 or 3424 × 1920, wide 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920, 360-degree horizontal 11520 × 1080
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositingISO 80–3200 in Auto, ISO 80–800 in Program Auto according to Sony UK specifications
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent25–250 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/3.3–5.9
Optical zoom50×10×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps1 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 G lens, actual 4.45–44.5 mm; 25–250 mm equivalent for 4:3 photographs and 27.5–275 mm for 16:9 photographs
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 telephotoMultipoint, centre, spot and tracking autofocus with face tracking; approximately 5 cm minimum distance at wide angle or 150 cm at telephoto. AF illuminator, face detection and Smile Shutter
ShutterMechanical shutter; manual and shutter priority 30–1/4000 second, aperture priority 8–1/2000, Program 1–1/4000 and Intelligent Auto 4–1/4000Intelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedApproximately 1 fps at full resolution; up to 100 continuous frames. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first frame, flash is disabled and intervals can lengthen with image size. ePHOTOzine measured 1 fps at 16 megapixels
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewOptical SteadyShot; Standard and Active movie modes, with a changed angle of view in Active mode
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 flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–3.3 m wide or 1.5–1.9 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 stepsIntelligent Auto, Easy, Program Auto, scenes, Sweep Panorama and Picture Effects; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps, custom one-push white balance
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1280 × 720 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 limitMaker user guide specifies progressive MPEG-4 MP4 with AAC audio at approximately 30 fps: 1280 × 720 Fine 9 Mbps or Standard 6 Mbps, plus VGA 3 Mbps. Sony Hong Kong launch specifications instead list 25 fps; regional timing differs. Optical zoom during recording
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in mono microphone and mono speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
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 three-inch Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; no optical or electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder detail0.2-type electronic finder with approximately 201000-dot equivalent resolution, dioptre adjustment, 100% coverage and automatic eye sensor–
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs220 photographs
Body weight633 g124 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 dayReleased in 2012. Sony Hong Kong scheduled early April availability in its 29 February announcement; this prospective schedule does not establish the actual first on-sale month
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 27 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Memory Stick Micro, Micro Mark2, microSD and microSDHC require an adapter
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeMulti-use USB/AV terminal, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and standard-definition composite output; no HDMI
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 limitsSupplied NP-BN lithium-ion battery; maker claim approximately 220 photographs or 110 minutes in normal shooting conditions, identified as CIPA by ePHOTOzine
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied external 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 mm94.3 × 56.1 × 21.7 mm (width × height × depth); maker launch also quotes 17.5 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 124 g body-only; approximately 142 g with battery and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Metal front and plastic remainder according to ePHOTOzine
ColoursBlackBlack, silver, blue or red; regional availability varies
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BN, external battery charger, multi-use USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; AC power cord where supplied

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