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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberH400H300
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20142014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130123
Width (mm)12287
Height (mm)9583
Weight (g)628590
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD CCDSony Super HAD CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)20.120.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.21.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5152 x 2896(14.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5152 x 3864(19.9 mp 4:3)
  • 7512 x 1080(8.1 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)0.70.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)3030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural soundMP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound
Composite video out++
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
LensSony lensSony lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 1,550.0025.00 - 875.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 277.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)6335
Aperture range (f)0.15 - 0.290.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)11
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking FocusContrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type0.2-inch 201K-dots-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,800460,800
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • one push set
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/1500 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Soft snap, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet modeHigh Sensitivity, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)00
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
  • multi-terminal (av/usb)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.70.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100100
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300350
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX14 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium or alkaline disposable
  • nimh rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable4 x Alkaline AAs
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-



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