Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

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      Specifications

      General Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      BrandSonySony
      ModelCyber-shot DSC-HX400VCyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Predecessor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
      Successor ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
      MSRP$499$499
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.16 x 4.62 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 12,800
      Photo Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      ProcessorBionz X
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38885184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions3,648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 920 x 1080, 7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 11520 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Focal Length4.3 - 215 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1200 mm24 - 1200 mm
      Optical Zoom50x50x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 6.3f/2.8 - 6.3
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification8.1x
      Shutter Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 10 Frames
      Flash Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)Auto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      Flash On
      Off
      Rear Curtain/Slow Sync
      Red-Eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range8.50 m ISO Auto
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionWireless
      Exposure Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2
      Video Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Dimensions130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06")130 x 103 x 93 mm (5.12 x 4.06 x 3.66")
      Weight (inc. batteries)660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)623 g (1.37 lb / 21.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.45 x 5.9 x 5.7"7.4 x 6 x 5.5"
      Package Weight2.155 lb2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Battery PackNP-BX1
      Battery Life300 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
      Other Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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