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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-HX400VSonyCyber-shot DSC-WX9
Overview
ReleasedMarch 20142011
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.4 MP16.2 MP
Largest image5184 × 38884608 × 3456
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 dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 16.8 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 photographs, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; MPF 3D photographs, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle. Normal panoramas reach 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920; this model does not offer the WX7 high-resolution panorama mode
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 equivalent25–125 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–6.3f/2.6–6.3
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 zoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements; actual 4.5–22.5 mm. Equivalent 25–125 mm for 4:3 photographs, 28–140 mm for 16:9, 29–145 mm for 16:9 movies or 35–175 mm for 4:3 movies. 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 and tracking focus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 100 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
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 0.05–5.3 m wide or 1–2.2 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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D stills, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F2.6/F8 two-step ND-filter settings; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 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 limitAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 up to 24 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC 60i means approximately 60 interlaced fields per second and 30 frame pairs; PAL 50i means 50 fields and 25 frame pairs. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, approximately 30 fps NTSC. Approximately 29-minute clip limit
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone; AVCHD Dolby Digital stereo or MP4 AAC stereo; optional compatible microphones connect through the Multi Interface ShoeBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
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 3-type Xtra Fine LCD TFT with 921600 dots, 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
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs210 photographs
Body weight633 g123 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 2011. Sony’s US launch announcement scheduled March availability; that prospective statement does 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 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require recommended Class 4 or faster SD cards or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG Duo
PortsMulti/Micro USB terminal with Hi-Speed USB 2.0, micro HDMI and Multi Interface ShoeProprietary Type 3b multi terminal for composite AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI for 2D/3D viewing
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 availabilityTransferJet send/receive with a compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment
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-BN1; approximately 210 photographs or 105 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 50 minutes total movie recording under Sony’s test conditions, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingUSB charging; maker specifies USB power supply only with optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or a computer; external USB power supports playback, not shooting
DimensionsApproximately 129.6 × 93.2 × 114.8 mm width × height × depth from lens front to viewfinder; depth to rear monitor is 103.2 mm94.6 × 56.3 × 19.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 633 g body only, or 660 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 123 g body-only; approximately 139 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlackBlack; available colours differ by market
In the boxNP-BX1 battery, AC-UB10C/UB10D adapter, micro USB cable, shoulder strap, shoe cap, lens cap and instructions; regional mains fittings varyNP-BN1, AC adapter, proprietary USB cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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