Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Overview
First introduced in February, 2014,
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V is a 20 MP
Compact with a 1/2.3
(6.17 x 4.55 mm) sized BSI-CMOS sensor.
Sony
replaced the older Sony HX300
with Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony HX400V with Sony HX300
Proc and Cons of Sony HX400V
Get to know this camera closer. Let's look at the features and characteristics of this model.
Compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V with competitors in small sensor superzoom cameras.
Built-in Wireless |
Optical Image Stabilization |
External Flash |
12800 Max Native ISO |
10.0 fps Continuous Shooting |
Manual Focus |
Microphone Port |
24 mm Wide Angle Lens |
Remote Control with a Smartphone |
NFC Connectivity |
Tilting Screen |
20MP High Resolution Sensor |
921k dots Screen Resolution |
1/4000s Max Shutter Speed |
Manual Exposure Mode |
6.3 Lens at Tele |
9 Focus Points |
Focus Bracketing |
No Bluetooth |
No Touch Screen |
No Environmental Sealing |
Slow Lens at Tele: F6.3 |
No Articulating Screen |
No AF Face Detection |
Slow Lens at Wide: F2.8 |
Low Battery Life: 300 shots |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V has an Overall Score of 54/100
and ranked #119 out of 802
in Compact cameras, and ranked #445
out of 1222 in all cameras.
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Physical Dimensions of Sony HX400V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V weighs 660g and has external dimensions
of 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.12 x 3.66 x 4.06"). Considering that the average weight
of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras is 392g,
Sony HX400V
is 268 grams more than the average weight of cameras in this category.
Sony HX400V is more by 17mm
more than the average length in Small Sensor Superzoom.
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Here is the front and top view image of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V with the dimensions:
Size Compared to Major Competitors
|
Model |
Weight |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Dimensions |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
|
Canon SX60 HS
|
650 g
|
660 g
|
128 x 93 x 114 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Nikon P900
|
899 g
|
660 g
|
140 x 103 x 137 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Sony H400
|
628 g
|
660 g
|
130 x 95 x 122 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Sony HX300
|
623 g
|
660 g
|
130 x 103 x 93 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Nikon B700
|
565 g
|
660 g
|
125 x 85 x 107 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Nikon P610
|
565 g
|
660 g
|
125 x 85 x 107 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Panasonic FZ300
|
691 g
|
660 g
|
132 x 92 x 117 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
|
Panasonic FZ200
|
588 g
|
660 g
|
125 x 87 x 110 mm
|
130 x 93 x 103 mm
|
Specifications of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General |
Brand |
Sony
|
Model |
Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Announced |
February, 2014 |
Body Type |
SLR-like (bridge) |
Lens |
Lens Mount |
fixed lens |
Manual Focus |
|
Focal Lens Multiplier |
|
Number of Lenses |
0 |
Macro Focus Range |
1 |
Screen |
Screen Size |
3" |
Screen Type |
Tilting |
Screen Resolution |
921k pixels |
Touch Screen |
|
Live View |
|
Viewfinder |
Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution |
no electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
Viewfinder Magnification |
0.0 |
Autofocus |
AF Touch |
|
AF Continuous |
|
AF Single |
|
AF Tracking |
|
AF Selective |
|
AF Center |
|
AF Multi Area |
|
AF Live View |
|
AF Face Detection |
|
AF Contrast Detection |
|
AF Phase Detection |
|
Number of Focus Points |
9 |
Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
Photography Features |
RAW Support |
|
Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
Continuous Shooting |
10.0 fps |
Shutter Priority |
|
Aperture Priority |
|
Manual Exposure Mode |
|
Exposure Compensation |
|
Custom White Balance |
|
Image Stabilization |
|
Built-in Flash |
|
Flash Range |
8.50 |
Flash Modes |
Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External Flash |
|
AE Bracketing |
|
AE Bracketing Range |
± EV |
WB Bracketing |
|
Sensor |
Sensor Size |
1/2.3 |
Sensor Type |
BSI-CMOS |
Sensor Dimensions |
- mm |
Sensor Area |
0.0 mm² |
Sensor Resolution |
20 MP |
Max Image Resolution |
5184 x 3888 |
Max Native ISO |
12800 |
Min Native ISO |
80 |
Max Boosted ISO |
0 |
Min Boosted ISO |
0 |
Video Features |
4K |
|
Max Video Resolution |
1920 x 1080 |
Video Formats |
MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Timelapse Recording |
|
Microphone Port |
|
Headphone Port |
|
Exposure Modes |
Multi-Segment |
|
Average |
|
Spot |
|
Partial |
|
AF-Area |
|
Center Weighted |
|
Connectivity |
GPS |
Built-In |
Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Bluetooth |
|
HDMI |
|
USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
Battery |
Battery Life |
300 shots |
Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Model |
NP-BX1 |
Physical |
Weight |
660 g |
Physical Dimensions |
130 x 93 x 103 mm |
Environmental Sealing |
|
Water Proof |
|
Dust Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Crush Proof |
|
Freeze Proof |
|
Shock Proof |
|
Storage |
Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage Slots |
1 |
Other Features |
Self Timer |
|
Selfie Friendly |
|
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