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Main info

  • 20.4 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • 50× Carl Zeiss zoom lens (24 – 1200 mm)
  • Sony OSS (OpticalSteadyShot™) stabilization
  • FullHD 1920 × 1080 50p video recording
  • Integrated GPS module

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Explore the creative freedom of manual controls plus DSLR-style design that fits comfortably in your hand. Pull any scene closer with the 50× optical zoom. Lock on to your subject with fast autofocus. Give your photos a professional finish, even when the lights are low.
  • 20.4 megapixel Exmor R™ CMOS
  • 50x optical zoom
  • 7.5cm (3.0") tiltable LCD
  • FullHD 50fps video
  • Intelligent Auto and Manual control
  • Integrated GPS
Crazy clear close-ups
See details you never knew existed with astoundingly clear 50× optical zoom, making close-ups more interesting than ever. Imagine tight shots of the lead singer in concert, or the expression on your favorite player's face as he steps up to the plate. Best of all, the action stays clear and stable even when you're fully zoomed in thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization technology and the camera's powerful processor.
 
Super 50× zoom
Zoom in incredibly close for great sports, travel and wildlife photos. The Cyber-shot HX400 camera boasts a whopping 50× optical zoom plus 100× Clear Image digital zoom technology to bring you near enough to capture the most distant details - from leaves on the trees, to smiles on the soccer field. The camera's powerful processor reduces graininess for crisper, higher-quality close-ups.
 
Say goodbye to blur
Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the moment. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization compensates for camera shake by countering camera movements in both horizontal and vertical directions. Plus, Active 3-Way stabilization keeps things steadier yet with digital rolling control that offsets clockwise and counterclockwise rotations, resulting in smoother videos even while zoomed in close. The result? Sharp, blur-free photos and footage in otherwise unsteady situations, like shooting video while walking.
 
Pixel power
With a 20.4 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, capture high-resolution images that take full advantage of the camera's high-quality Carl Zeiss lens. More pixels means you can enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos without losing detail. Advanced processing technology reduces noise and graininess for incredibly crisp, clear images - even in challenging low-light conditions.
 
Amazing HD movies
Record crystal-clear movies at the highest resolution available with Full HD 1080/50p video capture (records in 29-minute segments). Stunning, fast-motion video with reduced distortion looks great when played back on your HDTV. Notice a perfect photo opp while shooting video? With dual record of stills and movies, you can shoot both at the same time.
 
Overhead of the crowd
The tiltable 3'' LCD makes it easy to reach above a crowd and take great shots with an interesting overhead perspective. Since you can angle the LCD so it's facing towards you, you'll be able to frame the shot exactly as you want. It's also convenient for shooting subjects situated at a low angle, like while snapping photos of children at their eye level.
 
Never miss the moment
Capture every moment with high-speed shooting of up to 10 fps at full 20.4-megapixel resolution. It's perfect for sports, action photography or capturing a unique sequence of photos. Your shots will be clear and blur-free thanks to a mechanical shutter which helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Simple Connectivity to Smartphones
Now you can wirelessly share your photos and videos through simplified Wi-Fi®/NFC (Near Field Communication) control3. Even better, you can easily share media between your camera and a compatible Android™ device through convenient and quick NFC with just one touch. Simply tap devices together to establish a link; no complicated setup is required.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
20.4
Megapixels
20 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" type
Sensor type
Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
5184 × 3888
Smallest image size
2592 × 1944
Imaging processor
BIONZ X
ISO
80 – 12 800
1/3 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Colour space
sRGB

Lens

Lens type
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal length
24 – 1200 mm
Optical zoom
50×
Aperture
f/2.8 – 6.3

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony OSS (Optical SteadyShot™)

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus modes
Single
Tracking
Manual
Focus point selection
Wide
Center
Flexible spot
Flexible spot (small
Flexible spot (medium)
Flexible spot (large)
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
0.01 m - ∞ (wide)
2.4 m - ∞ (tele)
Close focus distance
1 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Metering range
1 – 17 EV
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments
Exposure bracketing
No

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/4000 – 30 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
iAuto
Superior Auto
Scene
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual
Sweep Panorama
User (2)
Scene modes
13
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Bracketing
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
10 fps
Up to 10 frames
JPEG+RAW
No

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent (3)
Flash
Color temperature
Custom
WB Bracketing
Yes

Movie recording

Video recording
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 50i
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HDV] 1440 × 1080 25p
[VGA] 640 × 424 25p
Bitrate
[FullHD] 28 Mbps
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
DPOF
Movie format
AVCHD (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 stereo)
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AAC-LC stereo)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
Electronic
Screen dots
201 000
Viewfinder size
0.20"
Coverage
100%
Dioptre correction
Yes
Depth of field preview
Yes

LCD monitor

Display type
XtraFine TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
921 600
Articulation
Tiltable
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Range
0.5 m - 8.0 m (wide)
2.4 m - 3.5 m (tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash off
Fill flash
Slow sync
Rear curtain sync
Red-eye reduction
Wireless
External flash
External flashguns with ADI / Sony TTL support
Hot shoe
Yes
ISO 518 standard hot shoe

Interface

USB
microUSB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
microHDMI (Type D)
Remote controller interface
Sony Multi-Terminal
Remote control
Sony remote commander RM-VPR1
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Yes
Other connections
Multi Terminal interface

Features

GPS
Yes
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
NP-BX1 lithium battery
Battery life
300 shots (CIPA)

Body

Color
Black
Height (mm)
93.2
Width (mm)
129.6
Depth (mm)
103.2
Weight (body only)
633 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
660 g
Package contents
Lithium battery NP-BX1
AC adapter AC-UB10
microUSB cable
Shoulder strap
Lens cap
User manual

Product codes

EAN
4905524981469
Manufacturer code
DSCHX400VB.CE3

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