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Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, and photographyblog). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge,
reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Результаты тестирования Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Характеристики и результаты тестирования Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Sony HX400V and the Sony RX10 IV are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size,
the Sony RX10 IV is somewhat larger (3 percent) than the Sony HX400V. Moreover, the RX10 IV is substantially heavier (66 percent) than the HX400V. It is noteworthy in this context that the RX10 IV is splash and dust-proof, while the HX400V does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

Concerning battery life, the HX400V gets 300 shots out of its NP-BX1 battery,
while the RX10 IV can take 400 images on a single charge of its NP-FW50 power pack. The power pack in the RX10 IV can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, just use the right or left
arrows in the table to switch to the respective camera. Alternatively, you can also navigate to the CAM-parator app and
make your selection from the full list of cameras there.

Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The HX400V was launched at a markedly lower price (by 71 percent) than the RX10 IV, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Introduction

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is a premium super-zoom camera that features a 50x, 24-1200mm zoom lens, 20.4 megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor, BIONZ X processor, 1920×1080 50p Full HD video recording with stereo sound and HDMI output, multi interface shoe, and Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and built-in GPS. Other key features of the Sony HX400V include high-speed autofocusing, a tilting 3-inch LCD screen with 921,000-dots, 10fps burst shooting mode at full resolution, ISO range of 100-12,800, enhanced Optical SteadyShot with 3-way Active Mode, Intelligent Auto Plus, Superior Auto, Program and full Manual shooting modes, a range of Picture Effects and and support for both Memory Stick PRO Duo and Secure Digital cards. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is available in black for around £420 / $449.99.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The two cameras under review are similar with respect to both having an electronic viewfinder.
However, the one in the RX10 IV offers a substantially higher resolution than the one in the HX400V (2359k vs 210k dots). The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Sony HX400V and Sony RX10 IV along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The RX10 IV
has a touchscreen, while the HX400V has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example,
for setting the focus point.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while
others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the RX10 IV is one of those camera that have an additional
electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of ) or
shooting under artificial light sources (risk of ).

Both the HX400V and the RX10 IV have zoom lenses built in. The HX400V has a 24-1200mm f/2.8-6.3 optic and the RX10 IV offers a 24-600mm f/2.4-4.0 (focal lengths in full frame equivalent terms). Hence, the HX400V and RX10 IV provide the same view at the wide-angle end, but the RX10 IV has less tele-photo reach at the long end. The RX10 IV offers the faster maximum aperture.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the HX400V and the RX10 IV write their files to SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The RX10 IV supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the HX400V cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

It is notable that the RX10 IV has a microphone port, which can help to improve the quality of audio recordings
by attaching an external microphone. The HX400V does not feature such a mic input.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the HX400V has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates
in its EXIF data.

Both the HX400V and the RX10 IV are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The RX10 IV replaced the earlier Sony RX10 III, while the HX400V does not have a direct predecessor. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Sony website.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Sony HX400V or the Sony RX10 IV – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

Arguments in favor of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V:

• Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor’s full resolution potential.
• Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/4000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
• More tele-reach: Has a longer tele-lens for perspective compression and subject magnification.
• Less heavy: Is lighter (by 435g or 40 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
• Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
• More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (71 percent cheaper at launch).
• More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in February 2014).

Advantages of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV:

• Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
• Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
• Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
• More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
• Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
• Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
• Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
• Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
• Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
• More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (2359k vs 210k dots).
• Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1440k vs 921k dots).
• Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (24 vs 10 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
• Better light gathering: Has a lens with a wider maximum aperture (f/2.4 vs f/2.8).
• Longer lasting: Gets more shots (400 versus 300) out of a single battery charge.
• Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
• Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
• Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
• More modern: Reflects 3 years and 7 months of technical progress since the HX400V launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the RX10 IV is the clear winner of the contest (20 : 7 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges
from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera
is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

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Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider , and have richer than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Sony HX400V features a 1/2.3-inch sensor and the Sony RX10 IV
an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the RX10 IV is 314 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 5.6 and 2.7. The sensor in the HX400V has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the RX10 IV offers a 3:2 aspect.

Despite having a smaller sensor, the Sony HX400V offers a higher
resolution of 20.2 megapixels, compared with 20 MP of the Sony RX10 IV.
This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel
(with a of 1.18μm versus 2.41μm for the RX10 IV). Moreover, it should be noted that the RX10 IV is much more recent (by 3 years and 7 months) than the HX400V, and its sensor
will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the HX400V has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The RX10 IV has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 3200, which can be extended to ISO 80-12800.
The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV are ISO 100 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 64-25600.

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth («DXO Portrait»), dynamic range («DXO Landscape»), and low-light sensitivity («DXO Sports») of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the RX10 IV provides a better video resolution than the HX400V. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the HX400V is limited to 1080/60p.

GPS DSC-HX400V

GPS

• Поскольку положение спутников GPS постоянно меняется, для определения местоположения может понадобиться больше времени, или приемник может вообще не иметь возможности для определения местоположения в зависимости от местоположения и времени использования данного изделия.
• GPS является системой для определения географического местоположения посредством триангуляции радиосигналов от спутников GPS. Избегайте использования камеры в местах, где радиосигналы блокируются и отражаются, таких, как затененные места, окруженные зданиями или деревьями и т.п. Используйте камеру на открытой местности.
• Если радиосигналы от спутников GPS не достигают камеры, записать информацию о местоположении в следующих местах или ситуациях, возможно, не удастся.
  • В тоннелях, внутри помещений или в тени зданий.
  • Между высокими зданиями или на узких улицах, окруженных зданиями.
  • В подземных местах, окруженных густыми посадками деревьев, под эстакадным мостом или в местах, в которых генерируются магнитные поля, например, рядом с высоковольтными линиями электропередачи.
  • Возле устройств, генерирующих радиосигналы в таком же диапазоне частот, что и камера: возле мобильных телефонов с диапазоном 1,5 ГГц и т.п.
• При загрузке снимков, которые записаны с установкой [GPS Вкл/Выкл] в положении , и открытии к ним общего доступа, запись о местоположении может быть доступна в Интернете, даже при отсутствии таких намерений. Если в записи информации о местоположении нет необходимости, выберите для [GPS Вкл/Выкл].

Об ошибках триангуляции

• При перемещении в другое местоположение сразу после включения камеры, запуск триангуляции может занять больше времени по сравнению со случаем, если оставаться в одном и том же месте.
• Ошибка, вызванная положением спутников GPS Изделие автоматически выполняет триангуляцию вашего местоположения в текущий момент времени, принимая радиосигналы от 3 или более спутников GPS. Ошибка триангуляции, допускаемая спутниками GPS, составляет примерно 10 м. В зависимости от окружающей обстановки местоположения ошибка триангуляции может быть больше. В этом случае фактическое местоположение может не совпадать с местоположением на карте согласно информации GPS. В настоящее время спутники GPS контролируются Министерством обороны США, и степень точности может быть изменена намеренно.
• Ошибка во время процесса триангуляции Камера периодически получает информацию о местоположении. Существует небольшая разница во времени между тем моментом, когда получена информация о местоположении, и тем моментом, когда информация о местоположении записывается на снимке, поэтому фактическое местоположение записи может не совпадать точно с местоположением на карте согласно информации GPS.

Об ограничении использования GPS в самолете

• Во время взлета и посадки самолета установите в .
• Если в записи информации о местоположении нет необходимости, установите [GPS Вкл/Выкл] в .

Specifications Sony HX400V vs Sony RX10 IV

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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