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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-WX1
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142009
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-typeOther
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP10.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38883648 × 2736
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200160–3200
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 dimensions1/2.4-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 10.6 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 still photographs; Sweep Panorama up to 7152 × 1080 horizontally or 4912 × 1920 vertically
ISO detailOrdinary single-frame ISO 80–3200; ISO 6400 and 12800 use multi-shot noise reduction and image compositing–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–1200 mm equivalent24–120 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.4–5.9
Optical zoom50×5×
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 zoomSony G five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.25–21.25 mm. Optical zoom operates during movies
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 multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 50 cm telephoto. No manual focus
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 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 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for stills; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic correction including rotation, with a different field of viewOptical SteadyShot with continuous or shooting-only 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 front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–5 m wide or 0.5–2 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, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Sweep Panorama and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Composite night and anti-blur modes combine six photographs
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 limitMP4 with MPEG-4 Visual compression, 1280 × 720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps, approximately 30 fps; VGA at 3 Mbps and approximately 30 fps. HD modes require Memory Stick PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. Approximately 29-minute or 2 GB per-clip limit
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″2.7″
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 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or 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 photographs350 photographs
Body weight633 g120 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 2009. Sony’s August announcements scheduled beginning-of-September availability in Hong Kong and 18 September in Japan; those prospective dates do not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or month
Recording mediaMemory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO-HG Duo and XC-HG Duo plus SD/SDHC/SDXC; micro versions require separate adaptersApproximately 11 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo. No SD-card slot
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeProprietary Type 1a multi terminal for SD/HD component AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. HD output uses a compatible component cable rather than an HDMI socket
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-BG1; approximately 350 photographs or 175 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 120 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterSupplied external BC-CSG-series 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 mm90.5 × 51.8 × 19.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 120 g body-only; approximately 149 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack, silver or gold
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 charger, proprietary USB/AV cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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