Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V explained

Model:Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Image Alt:Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type:Bridge digital camera
Sensor:1/2.3" (6.17 × 4.55mm) BSI-CMOS sensor
Res:5184 × 3888 (20.4 megapixels)
Lens:Carl Zeiss, 24–1200 mm,
15 elements in 10 groups
F-Numbers:2.8–8.0 in 1/3-stop increments
Magnification:50× optical zoom
Shutterrange:1/4000 to 30 seconds
Emode:Manual, Program, iAutomatic, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority,
Mmode:Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Farea:Wide, Center, Flexi-Spot(S/M/L)
Fmode:Automatic, DMF or Manual
Cont:10 fps
Viewfinder:Digital and LCD
Rearlcd:3" tilting (4:3) TFT LCD
Speedrange:ISO 80–3200 (standard)
ISO 80–12800 (high sensitivity)
Flash:Built-in pop-up; Range: 8.5meters (Auto ISO)
Flbkt:±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Fcbkt:±2.0 EV in ⅓ EV steps
Wb:Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent0, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Flash, C.Temp./Filter, Custom
Interface Data:USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, WiFi
Storage:SD, SDHC, SDXC, MS Pro
Battery:Li Ion NP-BX1, 3.6V, 1240mAh
Dimensions:130 × 93 × 103 mm
(5.1 × 3.67 × 4.06")
Weight:660g
including battery and memory card
Price:USD 499
Maker:Sony
Iproc:Bionz X

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

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.

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Notes and References

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