Sony DSC-HX400B digital camera

DSC-HX400B - 20.4MP, 1/2.3" (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS, Bionz X, Wi-Fi, MS Duo, SD/SDHC, Micro HDMI, USB, 7.62 cm (3.0 ") LCD, Optical Zoom: 50x

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-HX400B
15-02-2014
50x the Magnificence
Closeness is nothing without clarity. Enjoy 50x optical zooming, silky-smooth Full HD video and razor-sharp, 20.4MP pics—perfect for sporting events and all your adventures. Looking to capture the mood of a shot without the harshness of a flash? Low-light environments (think candlelight and campfire) maintain their warmth thanks to the sensitive Exmor® R CMOS sensor.

Crazy Clear Close-ups
Get amazingly close with 50x optical zoom plus 100x Clear Image zoom ZEISS lens. Most digital zooms use electronic cropping to get closer to the subject, resulting in fuzzy images. With Clear Image Zoom the powerful processor compares patterns found in adjacent pixels and creates new pixels to match selected patterns, resulting in more realistic, higher-quality images. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for closer photos.

Shake-free Footage
Shoot incredibly smooth video and still images thanks to the new BIONZ® X processor and Optical SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active mode1. When the processor and image stabilization technology work together they deliver sharp, blur-free photos and footage in otherwise unsteady situations, like shooting video while walking or zoomed in.

Pixel Power
With a 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, capture high-resolution images that take full advantage of the camera's high-quality ZEISS lens. More pixels means you can enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos without losing detail. Advanced BIONZ X image processor technology reduces noise and graininess for incredibly crisp, clear images—even in challenging low-light conditions, while sensor and processor working together enable 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080p movie modes.

Cinematic HD Movies
Record crystal-clear movies at the highest resolution available with Full HD 1080/60p/24p video capture (records in 29-minute segments)1. Stunning, fast-motion video with reduced distortion looks great when played back on your HDTV2.

Lock-On AF for Enhanced Focusing
When shooting quick-moving subjects—think kids playing soccer or a seagull in flight—it can sometimes be difficult to maintain a crisp focus. Lock-On AF uses multiple points with subject recognition to keep your shot sharp, even in motion.

Simple Connectivity to Smartphones
Now you can wirelessly share your photos and videos through simplified Wi-Fi®/NFC (Near Field Communication) control3. Even better, you can easily share media between your camera and a compatible Android™ device through convenient and quick NFC with just one touch. Simply tap devices together to establish a link; no complicated setup is required.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1440 x 1080, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
MPEG4
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200
Weight 
628g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.3 - 215 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face tracking, Multi Point Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
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
Contrast adjustment
Y
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
55 MB
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Megapixel 
20.1 MP
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Y
Optical zoom 
63x
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Twilight
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CCD
Total megapixels 
21.1 MP
Tripod mountable
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-BX1
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
15/10
Digital zoom 
126x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
6.3
Minimum aperture number 
2.8

Camera

Camera type 
Bridge camera
Brightness adjustment
Y

Focusing

Auto Mode focusing range (tele)
2.4 - ∞
Auto Mode focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞
Macro focusing range (tele)
2.4 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
ISO sensitivity (max)
3200
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Flash range (tele)
0.5 - 8.5m
Flash range (wide)
2.4 - 3.5m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/4000s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Viewfinder

Viewfinder screen size
5.08 mm (0.2")

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
300 shots

Packaging content

Cables included
USB
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
Still image resolution(s) 
7152 x 1080, 4912 x 1920, 1120 x 1080, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1920 x 1920, 5184 x 2920, 3648 x 2056, 1920 x 1080, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2592 x 1728, 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944
Supported aspect ratios 
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
660g
Width 
12.96 cm
Depth 
10.32 cm
Height 
9.32 cm

Other features

Magnification 
16.2x