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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Overview
MakerSony
TypeBridge digital camera
ReleasedFebruary 12, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-02-12)
Intro priceUSD 499
Lens
LensCarl Zeiss, 24–1200 mm,
15 elements in 10 groups
F-numbers2.8–8.0 in 1/3-stop increments
Sensor/medium
Sensor1/2.3" (6.17 × 4.55mm) BSI-CMOS sensor
Maximum resolution5184 × 3888 (20.4 megapixels)
Film speedISO 80–3200 (standard)
ISO 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 range1/4000 to 30 seconds
Continuous shooting10 fps
Viewfinder
ViewfinderDigital and LCD
Viewfinder magnification50× optical zoom
Image processing
Image processorBionz X
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 × 93 × 103 mm
(5.1 × 3.67 × 4.06")
Weight660 g (1.46 lb)
including battery and memory card

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

  • 20.4-megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor
  • Fast f/2.8 Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 50× optical zoom lens
  • Optical SteadyShot and Optical SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode lens-based stabilisation to reduce blurring from shaky hands
  • 100× digital zoom
  • Self-timer with 2s and 10s delay or automatic with 1 or 2 face detection
  • Full HD (1080p) movie mode
  • 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios
  • Playback pictures in vivid clarity on any compatible 4K Ultra HD TV
  • Built-in GPS to record location on photos and videos (HX400V model)
  • 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 12 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 battery 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony HX400/HX400V Compact Camera Specification". Retrieved 14 Aug 2014.
  2. ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V: Digital Photography Review". Retrieved 14 Aug 2014.