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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Sony |
| Type | Bridge digital camera |
| Released | February 12, 2014 |
| Intro price | USD 499 |
| Lens | |
| Lens | Carl Zeiss, 24–1200 mm, 15 elements in 10 groups |
| F-numbers | 2.8–8.0 in 1/3-stop increments |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" (6.17 × 4.55mm) BSI-CMOS sensor |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 × 3888 (20.4 megapixels) |
| Film speed | ISO 80–3200 (standard) ISO 80–12800 (high sensitivity) |
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS Pro |
| Focusing | |
| Focus modes | Automatic, DMF or Manual |
| Focus areas | Wide, Center, Flexi-Spot(S/M/L) |
| Focus bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure modes | Manual, Program, iAutomatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, |
| Metering modes | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Flash | |
| Flash | Built-in pop-up; Range: 8.5meters (Auto ISO) |
| Flash bracketing | ±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps |
| Shutter | |
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 to 30 seconds |
| Continuous shooting | 10 fps |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Digital and LCD |
| Viewfinder magnification | 50× optical zoom |
| Image processing | |
| Image processor | Bionz X |
| White balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent0, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom |
| General | |
| LCD screen | 3" tilting (4:3) TFT LCD |
| Battery | Li Ion NP-BX1, 3.6V, 1240mAh |
| Data port(s) | USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, WiFi |
| Dimensions | 130×93×103 mm (5.1×3.7×4.1 in) (5.1 * 3.67 * 4.06") |
| Weight | 660 g (23 oz) (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.
