Sony DSC-H400 compact camera

20.1MP, Super HAD CCD, 1/2.3''(7.76mm), 5152 x 3864, HD 1280x720 Video, F3.4(W)-6.5(T), 63x (Optical Zoom), 3.0'' (7.5 cm) 4:3 TFT, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo/SDXC, 655 g, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-H400
10-06-2014
The world’s first 63x optical zoom
Zooms like a pro, handles like a DSLR camera, but as easy to use as a compact. The H400 has a massive 63x optical zoom and a 20.1 effective megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor.

20.1MP HAD CCD sensor
See the life in every shot – a 20.1 effective megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor delivers images packed with detail.

63x optical zoom
Pull everything closer to you thanks to powerful 63x optical zoom.

Bring the world closer with 63x optical zoom
A huge 63x optical zoom can bring even the furthest subjects right up close to you – and without sacrificing any detail.

No shakes or judders with Optical SteadyShot
The lens moves gyroscopically and compensates for movements caused by shooting handheld, for amazingly sharp pictures across the focal range.

Handle like a pro
Get the feel and look of a DLSR with easy-to-use controls and an ergonomic grip. Buttons and features are carefully placed and easy to reach, just like a professional camera.

Intelligent Auto
The H400 automatically adjusts camera settings to suit your shooting conditions.

Advanced flash
Indoors, at dusk, or at night-time – boosted sensitivity means brighter-looking pictures.

Shoot for longer
A compact, large capacity X-type lithium-ion battery stays powered for longer, so you don’t have to worry about preserving your battery charge on a day out.

Electronic Viewfinder
An electronic viewfinder gives you a high-resolution, real-time preview of your shot with minimal reflection, even when shooting in bright sunlight.

LCD screen
View pictures instantly and see footage as you record thanks to the built-in 3” (7.5cm) LCD display. Images appear bright and clear on the screen, exactly the way you see them.

Fast, fun movies
Shoot crisp, smooth footage in an instant. Hit the dedicated movie recording button and record blur-free 720 HD images with digital sound.

Spark your creativity
The H400 is packed with a range of shooting technologies to help you get those creative juices flowing – including Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama, and Party Mode.

Picture Effect
Breathe new life into a picture by using built-in Picture Effect technology. There’s a range of modes to choose from – you don’t even have to download image-editing software.

Sweep Panorama
Capture breath-taking 360° panoramas at the press of a button.

Party Mode
Conditions dim? The camera automatically adjusts settings to compensate – perfect for a night out.

Video

Full HD 
N
Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVC, H.264, MP4
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps
Resolution at capture speed
1280×720@30fps, 640x480@30fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
Built-in speaker(s) 
Y
ISO sensitivity 
80, 3200, Auto
Weight 
628g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.4 - 277 mm
Audio system 
Mono
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF, DPOF, Exif
Compatible memory cards 
MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, MS XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
TFT
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
55 MB
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Megapixel 
20.1 MP
Optical zoom 
63x
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Snow
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Tripod mountable
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Push

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
N
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-BX1

Display

Display aspect ratio
4:3
Display resolution (numeric) 
460800 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Digital zoom 
126x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
6.5
Minimum aperture number 
3.4

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Brightness adjustment
Y

Focusing

Auto Mode focusing range (tele)
3.5 - ∞
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
3.5 - 4.6m
Flash range (wide)
0.4 - 8.8m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
300 shots

Packaging content

Cables included
USB
Hand strap
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
5152 x 3864 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
5152x3864, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 5152x2896, 1920x1080, 4912 x 1920, 4912 x 1080, 3424 x 1920, 11520x1080, 7152x1080
Supported aspect ratios 
4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Filter size 
5.5 cm
Weight (including battery)
655g
Width 
12.96 cm
Depth 
12.23 cm
Height 
9.5 cm