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Sony Cyber-shot DCS-HX400V
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Overview
TypeBridge digital camera
Lens
LensCarl Zeiss, 24-1200 mm,
15 elements in 10 groups
F-numbers2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0
Sensor/medium
Sensor1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55mm) BSI-CMOS
Maximum resolution5184x3888 (20.4 megapixels)
Film speedISO 80-3200 (standard) or 80-12800 (high sensitivity)
Storage mediaSD, SDHC, SDXC, MS Pro
Focusing
Focus modesAutomatic, DMF or Manual
Focus areasWide, Center, Flexi-Spot(S/M/L)
Focus bracketing±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesManual, Program, iAutomatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,
Metering modesMulti, Center-weighted, Spot
Flash
FlashBuilt-in pop-up; Range: 8.5meters (Auto ISO)
Flash bracketing±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Shutter
Shutter speed range30-1/4000 sec
Continuous shooting10 frames per sec.
Viewfinder
ViewfinderDigital and LCD
Viewfinder magnification50x optical zoom
Image processing
White balanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent0, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom
General
LCD screen3" tilting (4:3) TFT LCD
BatteryLi Ion NP-BX1, 3.6V, 1240mAh
Data Port(s)USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, WiFi
Dimensions130 x 93 x 103 mm
(5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″)
Weight660 g (inc battery & SD card)

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is a hyperzoom bridge digital camera that features:

  • 20.4 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor
  • Big Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 50x Optical Zoom
  • Optical SteadyShot and Optical SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode
  • Fast f/2.8 Carl Zeiss-branded zoom lens with super 50x zoom range
  • Mega O.I.S. (optical image stabilizer) in the lens, reducing blurring by compensating for hand shake
  • 2x Digital Zoom (100x total zoom)
  • Self-timer with 2s and 10s delay or automatic with 1 or 2 face detection
  • Full HD 1920-1080p movie mode
  • 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 Aspect ratios
  • Built-in GPS to record location on photos and videos (HX400V model)
  • Playback pictures in vivid clarity on any compatible 4K Ultra HD TV
  • WiFi for sharing and remote control from smartphones (HX400V model)
  • NFC to enable easy sharing of pictures (HX400V model)
  • BIONZ X image processor.[1]

The camera has a 3" color LCD display and a color electronic viewfinder, and is available in two options; the DSC-HX400 and the DSC-HX400V. The DSC-HX400V has a higher specification, including built-in GPS, WiFi and NFC. The Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V release to the USA was announced on 12th February, 2014,.[2] The successor to the HX200V and the HX300 with a new sensor and Sony's latest Bionx X processor.

A battery life of up to 300 shots or 150 minutes is achieved from a rechargeable Lithium-ion which is recharged via the USB port. A cable and adapter are supplied allowing charging from a suitable laptop, PC or from the main supply.

One of the key limitations of the camera is the lack of RAW support.

Reviews

References

  1. ^ "Sony HX400/HX400V Compact Camera Specification". Retrieved 14-Aug-2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V: Digital Photography Review". Retrieved 14-Aug-2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)