SONY DSC-HX400/B

Sony High Zoom Point and Shoot Camera

Camera Specifications

FeatureDetails
Camera TypeHigh Zoom digital camera
Imaging Sensor1/2.3" (7.82mm) Exmor R® CMOS sensor
ProcessorBionz® X
Pixel Gross21.1MP
Effective Picture Resolution20.4MP
Color Filter SystemRGB primary color mosaic filters

Recording Specifications

FeatureDetails
Media TypeSD, SDHC and SDXC memory card, Memory Stick PRO Duo™™/Pro-HG Duo™™ media
Color SpacesRGB
Still Image Max Effective ResolutionApprox. 20.4 Megapixels
Still Image Size 16:915M (5,184 x 2,920) / 7.5M (3,648 x 2,056) / 2.1M (1,920 x 1,080)
Still Image Size 1:115M (3,888 x 3,888) / 7.5M (2,736 x 2,736) / 3.7M (1,920 x 1,920)
Still Image Size 3:218M (5,184 x 3,456) / 8.9M (3,648 x 2,432) / 4.5M (2,592 x 1,728)
Still Image Size 4:320M (5,184 x 3,888) / 10M (3,648 x 2,736) / 5M (2,592 x 1,944)
Panorama Still Image SizeSweep Panorama: Wide (7,152 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,920); Sweep Panorama: 360 (11,520 x 1,080)
Video FormatMP4 / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible
Video ModeAVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080 / 60p@28Mbps, FX - 1920 x 1080 / 60i@24Mbps, FH - 1920 x 1080 / 60i@17Mbps, FX - 1920 x 1080 / 24p@24Mbps, FH - 1920 x 1080 / 24p@17Mbps; MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080 / 30fps@12Mbps, VGA - 640 x 480 / 30fps@3Mbps
Audio FormatAVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch (Dolby Digital Stereo Creator); MP4: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Microphone/SpeakerStereo / Mono
Still Image File FormatJPEG
Wind Noise ReductionOff / On

Optics and Lens Specifications

FeatureDetails
Lens TypeCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* Lens
Aperturef 2.8 - 6.3
Optical Zoom50x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)Still 1:1: f=28.5-1425mm / Still 3:2: f=25-1250mm / Movie 4:3: f=32.5-1625mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=34.5-2300mm (SteadyShot Active), 38-2350mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive) / Still 4:3:f=24-1200mm / Movie 16:9: f=26.5-1325mm (SteadyShot Standard), f=28-1850mmmm (SteadyShot Active), f=31-1900mm (SteadyShot InteligentActive)
Minimum Focus DistanceiAuto: AF (W: Approx. 1cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 240cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 1cm (0.03 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx.240cm (7.87 ft.) to Infinity)

Viewfinder Specifications

FeatureDetails
Type0.2" (0.5cm) 201k dots
Diopter AdjustmentYes
Magnification8.1x, 16.2x

LCD Display Specifications

FeatureDetails
LCD Type3.0" XtraFine™ LCD (921K dots)
Brightness ControlManual (5 steps)
HistogramYes (On/Off)

Focus Control Specifications

FeatureDetails
Focus AreaWide / Center / Flexible Spot (S / M / L)
Focus SensitivityEV 1 to 17 (at ISO100 equivalent)
AF IlluminatorAuto / Off

Exposure System Specifications

FeatureDetails
Metering ModesMulti Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering SensitivityAuto: (ISO 80 - 3200, selectable with upper / lower limit), 80 / 100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200
Exposure CompensationPlus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Scene Mode(s)High Sensitivity / Night Scene / Handheld Twilight / Night Portrait / Landscape / Portrait / Soft Skin / Anti Motion Blur / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports Shooting / Gourmet / Pet Mode
D-Range OptimizerStandard / Plus / Off
ISOAuto : (ISO80-3200 / 80 /100 / 125 / 160 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500/640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200
Noise ReductionLong exposure NR, Multi Frame NR:Auto, ISO100-12800, Multi Frame NR:Auto, ISO100-12800
Creative StyleStandard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Black White, Sepia
White Balance ModeAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent 1 (Cool White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day Light Fluorescent Lighting) / Flash / C.Temp / Fliter / Custom
Minimum IlluminationAuto: 4lux (Shutter Speed 1/30)
ISO Sensitivity (Movie)Auto: (ISO80-3200, selectable with upper / lower)

Drive System Specifications

FeatureDetails
Drive ModeSingle / Continuous Shooting / Self-timer / Self Portrait / WB Bracketing
Self-timerOff / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
Shutter SpeedsiAuto (4 - 1/4000) / Program Auto (1 - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8 - 1/2000) / Shutter Priority (30 - 1/4000) / Manual (30 - 1/4000)
Flash Sync SpeedSynchronously-controlled with shutter speed
Burst ModeApprox 10 fps at 20.4MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Flash Specifications

FeatureDetails
Flash TypeBuilt-in, manual pop-up
Flash ModesFlash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Flash CoverageISO Auto: Approx. 0.5m to 8.5m (1.64 ft. to 27.89 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.4m to 3.5m (7.87 ft. to 11.48 ft.) (T), ISO 3200: up to Approx. 12.0m (39.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 5.1m (16.73 ft.) (T)

Convenience Features

FeatureDetails
Red-Eye ReductionOn / Off
Erase/ProtectErase: Single / Select / Date / Folder, Protect: Single / Select / Date
Power Save Mode1min / 2min / 5min / 30min

Advanced Features

FeatureDetails
Sweep PanoramaIntelligent Sweep Panorama (360)
Face Detection8 faces
Smile Shutter™ technologyYes
Image StabilizationOptical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization with Intelligent Active Mode
Intelligent AutoYes
Wi-FiYes
Tracking FocusOff / Auto
Photo CreativityYes

Interface Specifications

FeatureDetails
Memory Card SlotMS Duo and SD/SDHC compatible
NFCNFC forum Type 3 Tag compatible, One-touch remote, One-touch sharing
Wi-FiYes
HD OutputMicro HDMI
USB Port(s)Multi (AV/USB), Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)
Accessory ShoeMulti Interface Shoe
Tripod MountYes

Weights and Measurements

FeatureDetails
Dimensions (Approx.)W x H x D: 5 1/8" x 3 3/4" x 4 1/8" (129.6mm x 93.2mm x 103.2mm)
Weight (Approx.)1 lb 7.3 oz (660g)
Weight(Approx) (Main unit only)1 lb 6.3oz (633g)

Power Specifications

FeatureDetails
Battery TypeNP-BX1
Number of Still ImagesApprox. 300 / Approx. 150min (EVF:Approx. 380 / Approx. 190min)
Power Consumption (in Operation)Approx. 1.4W (EVF:Approx. 1.1W)
Power RequirementsAC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA

Software Specifications

FeatureDetails
Supplied SoftwarePlayMemories Home
Operating System CompatibilityWindows Vista®SP2 (Starter Edition is not supported) Windows® 7 SP1; Windows®8; Mac OS X (10.6-10.8)

Service and Warranty Information

FeatureDetails
Limited Warranty Term1year limited parts / 90days labor

Supplied Accessories

Item
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-BX1)
AC Adaptor(AC-UB10C / UB10D)
Micro USB cable
Shoulder Strap
Shoe Cap
Lens Cap
Instruction Manual

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