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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W80

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-W80
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 MP7.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883072 × 2304
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 dimensions1/2.5-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 7.201 million effective and 7.41 million total photosites; optical format is not physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG still images; no RAW. Sweep Panorama produces stitched output distinct from single-frame resolutionJPEG, 3072 × 2304 maximum; 3072 × 2048 in 3:2 or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositingSony Japan lists ISO100–3200 and Auto; its announcement limits normal Auto to ISO800. DPReview lists an additional ISO80 setting
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ with D-range optimisation and Clear RAW NR; RAW noise processing does not provide RAW file recording
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent35–105 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.8–5.2
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 zoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 5.8–17.4 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements
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-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator, Single or Monitoring operation and focus presets; face detection for up to eight people. Normal focus from 50 cm; macro from 4 cm wide or 35 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 approximately 1/4–1/1600 second; Program approximately 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten images; flash and shooting mode affect speedSony specifies up to 100 photographs, subject to battery, space and image-size conditions, without a frame rate on the read maker pages. DPReview quotes 2.8 fps but measured approximately 2.1 fps for the first twelve full-resolution 7M Fine JPEGs, slowing to 0.8 fps with a 1 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewOptical Super SteadyShot uses a moving lens group, with Shooting or Continuous modes; movie recording uses Continuous operation
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, off, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–3.3 m wide or 0.4–1.8 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 and seven scene modes; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering, ±2 EV compensation. White-balance presets, without custom measured white balance
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 Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard approximately 16.6 fps, Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8.3 fps. Movie file limited to approximately 2 GB; no HD movie recording or playback
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speaker
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″2.5″
Screen dots921,600115,200
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 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in the manual versus rounded 115K on launch/spec pages; histogram and optical real-image 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 photographs340 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 daySony US 27 February 2007 announcement specifies March store availability; Japan maker launch states 20 April 2007. March month precision retained because the first international on-sale day is unconfirmed
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, not an SD card slot
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output. HD component still-photo output needs an optional VMC-MHC1/VMC-MHD1 cable or compatible dock; this is not an HDMI socket or HD movie output
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, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; manual CIPA claim approximately 340 photographs/170 minutes with LCD on or 400/200 minutes off at 25°C, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every ten
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger; practical charge approximately 270 minutes or full charge 330 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 mm91.0 × 58.0 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo124 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 155 g including NP-BG1, media and supplied accessories
Materials–Metal exterior with chrome trim; DPReview identifies a chromed plastic battery-compartment door
ColoursBlackUS announcement lists silver, black, white or pink; Japan launch lists silver, white or pink. Finishes share this model
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, external charger, power cord where applicable, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not supplied

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