Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

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]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V

Overview
Maker	Sony
Type	Bridge digital camera
Released	February 12, 2014; 11 years ago (2014-02-12)
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 × 3.67 × 4.06")
Weight	660 g (1.46 lb) including battery and memory card

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

• http://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-hx400-hx400v
• http://snapsort.com/cameras/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V
• http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Sony_Cyber-shot_HX400V/
• http://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dschx400v
• http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/sony_cybershot_dsc_hx400v_review/