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Sony DSC-HX400V 20.4MP 50xZoom Bridge Camera - Black

Sony DSC-HX400V 20.4MP 50xZoom Bridge Camera - Black

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  • Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
  • SDHC Memory Card

Description

Get closer to the action with a 30x optical zoom. See more with a 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor. Tag every shot with its location using GPS.

Combining a powerful optical zoom and innovative image sensors, the Cyber-shot high performance range includes wide angle cameras and high megapixel cameras to capture detailed photos and movies. Superior Auto takes multiple shots of the same scene and then processes one image with the ideal exposure, for higher quality results every time. Shoot Full HD cinema movies. High performance cameras feature 1080p resolution image capture for shooting Full HD movies in fine detail, just like the movies. Capture panoramas in action. Intelligent Sweep Panorama can capture panoramic shots even when people or subjects are moving, just by sweeping your camera across the scene.

  • Capture DSLR quality photos

    Superior Auto takes multiple shots of the same scene and then processes one image with the ideal exposure, for higher quality results every time.
  • Shoot Full HD cinema movies

    High performance cameras feature 50p recording and 1080p resolution image capture for shooting Full HD movies in fine detail, just like the movies.
  • Capture panoramas in action

    Intelligent Sweep Panorama can capture panoramic shots even when people or subjects are moving, just by sweeping your camera across the scene.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V - digital camera - Carl Zeiss
Product Type
Digital camera - compact
Lens Included
Carl Zeiss
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Image Processor
BIONZ X
Wireless Interface
Wi-Fi, NFC
Sensor Resolution
20.4 Megapixel
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
Lens System
Zoom lens - 50x zoom - 4.3 - 215 mm - f/2.8-6.3 Vario-Sonnar T*
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance
1 cm
Digital Zoom
4x
Image Stabiliser
Optical (Steady Shot with Intelligent Active Mode)
Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Viewfinder
Built-in - 0.2" - colour - electronic
Display
LCD display - 3"
Supported Battery
Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh (included)
Interface
Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Colour
Black
Dimensions (WxDxH)
12.96 cm x 10.32 cm x 9.32 cm
Weight
633 g


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Digital camera - compact
Lens Included
Carl Zeiss
Enclosure Colour
Black
Sensor Resolution
20.4 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
Exmor R CMOS
Total Pixels
21,100,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
20,400,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.3"
ISO (Max)
12800
Optical Zoom
50x
Digital Zoom
4x
Image Processor
BIONZ X
Image Stabiliser
Optical (Steady Shot with Intelligent Active Mode)
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser
Yes
Face Detection
Yes
Navigation
GPS receiver
Print Standard
Direct print, DPOF support
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
9
Digital Video Format
AVCHD, H.264
Image Recording Format
JPEG
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
Interface
Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC (Near Field Communication)

Exposure & White Balance

Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 125, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 320, ISO 640, ISO 80, ISO 500, ISO 250, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 1000, ISO 1250, ISO auto (100-12800), ISO 2000, ISO 2500, ISO auto (80-3200)
Exposure Metering
Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes
Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Shooting Programs
Landscape, night portrait, PET, fireworks, night scene, beach, snow, high sensitivity, soft skin, handheld twilight, gourmet, advanced sports, anti-motion blur
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (daylight white)
Max Shutter Speed
1/4000 sec
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps

Lens System

Type
Carl Zeiss zoom lens - 50x zoom - 4.3 - 215 mm - f/2.8-6.3 Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
24 - 1200mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance
1 cm
Zoom Adjustment
Manual (by ring), motorised drive
Lens Construction
10 groups / 15 elements
Filter Size
55 mm
Features
ED glass, aspherical lens, Super ED glass

Camera Flash

Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red-Eye Reduction
Yes
Features
AF illuminator
Effective Flash Range
0.5 m - 8.5 m: ISO auto (wide lens) , 2.4 m - 3.5 m: ISO auto (tele lens) , 12 m: ISO 3200 (wide lens) , 5.1 m: ISO 3200 (tele lens)

Additional Features

Continuous Shooting Speed
10 frames per second for 10 frames
Self-Timer Delay
10 sec, 2sec
Flash Terminal
Hot shoe
Additional Features
Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, Dynamic Range Optimizer, USB charging, built-in help guide, 25p Cinema Mode, Anti-motion Blur Mode, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Superior Auto mode, Clear Image Zoom, noise reduction over long exposures, Intelligent Sweep Panorama (360)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type
Built-in - electronic
Viewfinder Colour Support
Colour
Viewfinder Diagonal Size
0.2"
Viewfinder Resolution
201,600 pixels

Display

Type
3" LCD display
Display Format
921,600 pixels
Display Form Factor
Folding
Display Features
Display brightness control

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Features
Wind noise reduction

Connections

Connector Type
USB 2.0 , HDMI output , Composite video/audio output

Software

Software
Sony PlayMemories Home

Miscellaneous

Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included Accessories
Lens cap, shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, shoe cap, micro-USB cable

Battery

Battery Type
Sony NP-BX1 Lithium Ion
Details
Sony NP-BX1 Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1240 mAh (included)
Battery Life Details
Photo shooting - 300 shots (LCD Monitor on) , Photo shooting - 380 shots (EVF on)

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards
Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
Image Storage
JPEG 5184 x 3888 , JPEG 5184 x 3456 , JPEG 5184 x 2920 , JPEG 3648 x 2736 , JPEG 3648 x 2432 , JPEG 3648 x 2056 , JPEG 2592 x 1944 , JPEG 2592 x 1728 , JPEG 1920 x 1080 , JPEG 3888 x 3888 , JPEG 2736 x 2736 , JPEG 1920 x 1920
Video Capture
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps , AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps - 17Mbps , H.264 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps , H.264 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps

Dimensions & Weight

Width
12.96 cm
Depth
10.32 cm
Height
9.32 cm
Weight
633 g

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
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