Sony DSC-HX400V compact camera

Sony DSC-HX400V compact camera

20.4MP, 1/2.3 type (7.76mm) Exmor R CMOS, ZEISS Vario Sonnar T Lens, F2.8 (W) - 6.3 (T), 50x (Optical Zoom), 5184×3888, Full HD 1920x1080 video, 3.0'' (7.5 cm) 4:3 TFT, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo/SDXC, USB2.0, Micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 660 g, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-HX400V
10-06-2014
Dream big, zoom big
Travel, wildlife, and more: pull everything closer with a powerful compact camera that handles and performs like a DSLR. Featuring a huge 50x optical zoom (100x Clear Image Zoom) and a sensitive 20.4MP Exmor™ R CMOS sensor – it delivers highly detailed images whether your subject is up close or far away.

20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor
Bring out the detail, even in low light. A back-illuminated 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor has wide receptive areas to allow more light and detail into every frame.

BIONZ X image processor
Expect truer colour rendering, better noise reduction, and faster burst mode shooting with the BIONZ X image processor – it’s 3x more powerful than our previous BIONZ processor, for images of the highest quality.

ZEISS lens
A premium Vario-Sonnar T ZEISS lens ensures refined handling, silk-smooth autofocus and exceptional light-gathering performance.

50x optical zoom
Distance is no issue. Pull everything closer with huge 50x optical zoom – for pin-sharp clarity in every frame.

Optical SteadyShot
The lens moves gyroscopically and compensates for movements caused by shooting handheld, giving you amazingly sharp pictures across the focal range.

Track the action
Never lose sight of the perfect shot. Lock-on autofocus automatically adjusts frame size based on the characteristics of your subject for clear and defined results.

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.

Mode dial
With the mode dial, you can select aperture or shutter priority. A handy control dial for your thumb gives you quick and simple manual control over whichever mode you’ve selected.

LCD screen
See images appear bright and clear on a 921k-dot resolution Xtra Fine LCD WhiteMagic™ 7.5cm (3”) display.

Multi interface shoe
Attach a range of accessories to your camera, like external flashes, studio microphones, and more. The hotshoe powers these fixings to enhance your shooting.

Electronic viewfinder
Take the guesswork out of composing shots. A 201-dot resolution electronic viewfinder gives you a clear, real-time preview with 100% frame coverage – ideal for framing, focusing, and reviewing shots. A built-in eye-sensor automatically switches you between the LCD display and the viewfinder.

Unleash your inner director
Give your home movies the cinematic treatment. Just hit the dedicated movie button to start shooting crisp, clear Full HD movies. Optical SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode keeps your videos stable and shake-free, even when you’re walking or zooming.

Full HD
Record in Full HD for clear, smooth movies – you can shoot in 24p frame rate for true cinema resolution.

AVCHD
If you’re looking to get more serious with your shooting, try AVCHD progressive format for sharp, professional-looking footage.

See every trick and transition
A cool effect to show off jumps, tracks, and more with Motion Shot Video. Captured subject movement is displayed in a sequence of superimposed images on a single background.

Create, connect, and share
There’s only one thing better than taking a great photo, and that’s sharing it. With Wi-Fi and NFC built-in you can share your best shots in a second. And with the smartphone remote app you’ll always be in control.

Share with Wi-Fi and NFC
Use NFC to make a connection with Wi-Fi to share your pictures and videos with friends and family.

Make your smartphone a remote control
Change settings, zoom in, and, most importantly, take a shot with the Smartphone Remote App.

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.

See your pictures in 4K detail
Connect the camera to a 4K Ultra HD TV to see your photos in dazzling clarity on a big screen. Every shade you see will appear vivid and lifelike thanks to TRILUMINOS™ colour.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1440 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD
Motion JPEG frame rate
50 fps
Resolution at capture speed
1920x1080@25fps, 640x480@25fps

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, 6400, 12800, Auto
Wi-Fi standards 
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n
Weight 
633g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.3 - 215 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single 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 
Fill-in, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Slow synchronization
GPS 
Y
Image processor
BIONZ X
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Megapixel 
20.4 MP
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Y
Optical zoom 
50x
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Pet, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Twilight
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
Tripod mountable
Y
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Networking

Wi-Fi 
Y

Ports & interfaces

HDMI 
Y
HDMI connector type
Micro
Built-in microphone 
Y
USB version 
2.0

Power

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

Display

Display aspect ratio
4:3
Display resolution (numeric) 
921600 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto/Manual
Digital zoom 
810x
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
6.3
Minimum aperture number 
2.8

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Brightness adjustment
Y
Calendar
Y

Focusing

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

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto, Manual
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
80

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
External flash connector
Y
Flash range (tele)
2.4 - 3.4m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 8.5m
Shoe mounting point
Y

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 
5184 x 3888 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
5184×3456, 3648×2432, 2592×1728, 5184×3888, 3648×2736, 2592×1944, 5184×2920, 3648×2056, 1920×1080, 3888×3888, 2736×2736, 1920×1920, 7152×1080, 4912×1920, 4912×1080, 3424×1920, 11520×1080
Supported aspect ratios 
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

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

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