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| General | ||
| Model Number: | SX1 IS | H400 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $319.99 |
| Street Price: | $259.95 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-04-15 | 2014-03-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 20.6 oz (585 g) | 22.2 oz (628 g) |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.5 x
3.5 in. (128 x 88 x 88 mm) |
5.1 x
3.7 x
4.8 in. (130 x 95 x 122 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Super HAD CCD | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.0 | 20.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.69 microns | 1.20 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3640 x 2160 (7.9 MP, Other), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 5152 x 2896 (14.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 11520 x 1080 (12.4 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens, 13 elements in 11 groups (1 UD and 1 asph.), USM | Sony lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 560mm | 25 - 1,550mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 100mm | 4.4 - 277mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 20.00x | 63.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7(T) | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.5 (T) - ?? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 -
10 cm 0.0 - 3.9 in |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection | Contrast Detection AF: Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.4" color LCD, 148K dots | 0.2-inch 201K-dots |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.8 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode) | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/3200 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Sports, Stitch Assist, Special Scene (Indoor, Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Aquarium, ISO 3200ยน, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super Macro | High Sensitivity, Soft snap, Portrait, Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Party Mode, Sweep Panorama, Sweep Panorama (360) |
| Self Timer: | 1 - 30 seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | 50cm-4.8m (W) / 1.0m-2.6m (T) | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.4 - 8.8m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 4.6m (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/500 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot-Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM) | MP4 (AVC/H.264) with monaural sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wireless | |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI Mini Connector | Multi-Terminal (AV/USB) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.52 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.95 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.8 | 0.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | 100 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.59 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.67 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.361 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.03 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.065 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 10.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 420 shots (NiMH AA) | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 4 x AA | Proprietary NP-BX1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline disposeables, NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 4 x AA Alkaline disposeables | 1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM (ZoomBrowser EX, ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch) | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/Vista, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection, Vari-angle LCD, 1080p HD. | |
