Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Overview | |
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Type | Bridge digital camera |
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 x 4.55mm) BSI-CMOS |
Maximum resolution | 5184x3888 (20.4 megapixels) |
Film speed | ISO 80-3200 (standard) or 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 | 30-1/4000 sec |
Continuous shooting | 10 frames per sec. |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Digital and LCD |
Viewfinder magnification | 50x optical zoom |
Image processing | |
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 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) |
Weight | 660 g (inc battery & SD 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* 50x optical zoom lens
- Optical SteadyShot and Optical SteadyShot Intelligent Active Mode lens-based stabilisation to reduce blurring from shaky hands
- 100x 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
- 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/
References
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- ^ "Sony HX400/HX400V Compact Camera Specification". Retrieved 14 Aug 2014.
- ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V: Digital Photography Review". Retrieved 14 Aug 2014.