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title: "Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black"
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# Wi-Fi + NFC Connectivity 20.4MP Exmor R Sensor 50x Optical Zoom Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** 1881 som
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## Summary

> 📷 Zoom, Focus, Share — Capture Life’s Details Like a Boss!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** 1881 som with free shipping
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Zoom into Every Moment:** Unleash 50x optical zoom with ZEISS lens for razor-sharp close-ups that others only dream of.
- • **4K-Quality Still Output:** Elevate your visuals with 4x Full HD resolution stills via HDMI—your content deserves the best.
- • **Capture Night Like a Pro:** 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor delivers stunning low-light clarity—no flash needed to shine.
- • **Stay Connected Instantly:** One-touch Wi-Fi and NFC pairing lets you share your story in real-time, no cables, no hassle.
- • **Lock-On AF for Action Shots:** Keep your subject perfectly in focus even when they’re on the move—never miss the shot.

## Overview

The Sony HX400V is a powerhouse compact digital camera featuring a 50x optical zoom ZEISS lens and a 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS sensor for exceptional image quality, especially in low light. It offers advanced autofocus with Lock-On AF, seamless smartphone connectivity via Wi-Fi and NFC, and 4K-quality still image output through HDMI. Perfect for professionals and enthusiasts who demand versatility, clarity, and instant sharing in a sleek, portable design.

## Description

MP camera that takes you there. Even shoot on the move thanks to Optical SteadyShot that helps minimize blur. Use Easy Mode to simplify the camera’s menu functions, plus add fun or dramatic looks with the built-in Picture Effects. It’s ready when you are. Battery Life:Still images*9: approx. 300 shots, approx. 150min. (EVF: approx. 380 / approx. 190min), Movies (actual shooting)*10*11: approx. 50min (EVF: approx. 55min). (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15min. and max. file size is 2GB), Movies (continuous shooting)*10: 85min (EVF: approx. 95min). (In [MP4 12M] mode, max. continuous shooting time is approx. 15min. and max. file size is 2GB. )*12

Review: Excellent Bridge Camera - There are a lot of reviews online about this camera saying that the image quality isn’t good. Ignore those reviews. This is an excellent bridge camera. A lot of people are expecting the image quality from this camera to be comparable to the quality you get from a DSLR, but that cannot be. The sensor in this camera is substantially smaller than the one found in a DSLR (crop-sensor or full-frame). Because the sensor is smaller, the dynamic range and overall image quality cannot be equal to the dynamic range and image quality of a DSLR. But if you know what you’re doing, you can use this camera to get some great images. I’ve had this camera for a few months now, and used it mainly to photograph birds, and I am extremely satisfied with it. The zoom range is fantastic, and the autofocus is pretty good. You can achieve pretty good bokeh (the quality of the out of focus areas in a photograph) and nice, shallow depth of field once you zoom in and isolate your subject. Colors are pretty true, and the camera can yield very sharp images provided your technique is good. I recommend that you use a tripod with this camera and any camera if you’re going to be using it in telephoto mode a lot, as I do. Being a bridge camera (a fixed-lens camera that is between a point and shoot and a DSLR), you’re able to use this camera in Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Priority, and Manual Mode. There are some automatic modes, but I never use modes like those on any of the cameras I own because they limit your creative flexibility when taking photographs. You’re able to take HD video as well, but since I’m not too much into video I haven’t tested the video capabilities of this camera yet. But I have shot some simple, short clips of birds flying around, and those videos came out great. This is an excellent bridge camera, and I recommend it to anyone. Even if you shoot predominantly with DSLRs (like I do), this is still a great camera to have for those days you don’t feel like lugging around a bag full of lenses or a really heavy DSLR body. I've attached some photos I took using this camera so you can get a taste of the camera's performance. All of the pictures were taken in an aspect ratio of 16:9, and all of the photos were taken with the camera being handheld.
Review: Great, Just as Expected - Well, my journey with Sony started a few years back in 2010 with a Cybershot camera. One of the coolest gadgets I owned as a young man. However, I lost track of it as I moved around. I didn't 'need' a camera for a while. Then, I got settled where I am now and I purchased a used WX-100. Quite a step up from my 2010 Cybershot. It had plenty of processing functions and auto shoot modes. It lasted about a year, under heavy use. That camera's zoom gear's initiating gear had been worn out. I needed a replacement for my established hobby. I began looking for a new camera with better specifications, but with the same basic functions I loved in the WX-100. Obviously, I began my search with Sony's Cybershot cameras. Then, I discovered the Big Zoom Bridge Cameras. I loved them. I went to Best Buy to get a feel for them before I bought. I was so impressed with the ease of use that I decided to invest in the newest release in the line of Big Zoom Bridge Cameras. The HX-400V. Power. First thing with this camera, out of the box.. you have to charge it with a USB cable. Yeah, it's a ball buster. But if you're like me or thousands of other photographers, amateur or professional, you'll buy a battery charger that plugs into the wall. And possibly extra batteries. Extra batteries will come in handy if you are like me, or other people, and carry your camera in a camera bag EVERYWHERE. You won't be on top of charging your one single battery every night. So it's easy to see that it's dying, and pop in a new one. I've had this happen. It's great to have the backups. Storage. There seems to be some misunderstanding about which kind of card this camera, or any Sony camera, will accept. This camera will accept Memory Stick Pro Duo AND SD cards; just not at the same time. You need to work out orientation for putting each type of card in the card slot(s). Pins up for Pro Duo, and pins down for SD card. It's a really cool system, I think. Zoom. As the specifications will state, this camera has 50x zoom with a 20MP sensor; pretty powerful. There is also another 50x digital zoom. Depending on distance and subject, this can come in real handy. I use it for taking photographing the moon; if you try this, you might try using manual focus and setting it to ∞. Shooting Features. Like I mentioned before, there are plenty of ways to shot with this camera. Auto selection, auto with noise correction, creative styles, long exposure, picture effects, 1080p video quality, manual shutter, aperture control, many many more.There is a built in flash, the button to flip up is on the left hand side of the camera in the frontal area. To wrap it up, this is a really great camera. A little pricey, but I don't miss the money. Not at all.

## Features

- Clear Image Zoom ZEISS Lens. Panorama (Recording): Intelligent Sweep Panorama (supports 360 format)
- 20.4MP Exmor R CMOS Sensor for superb low light images
- Keep your subject in focus with Lock-On AF. Screen type: 7.5cm (3.0 type)(4:3) / 921,600 dots / Xtra Fine / TFT LCD
- Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi w/NFC3
- Map your images with GPS tagged photos.Focus Range (From the Front of the Lens):0.39 in - Infinity (W), 7.87 ft - Infinity (T)
- Enhance features w/ downloadable camera apps
- 4K quality still image output via HDMI2
- Motion Shot Video traces subject movement

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00I8BIB18 |
| Aperture modes | F2.8 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Hybrid |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #71,410 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #665 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | AC Adapter (AC-UB10C/UB10D), Digital Camera, Instruction Manual, Lens Cap, Micro USB cable, NP-BX1 X-Series Rechargeable Battery Pack, Shoe Cap, Shoulder Strap |
| Camera Flash | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| Camera Lens | 50x optical zoom lens |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Compatible Mountings | Sony A |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, NFC, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 448 Reviews |
| Digital Zoom | 50 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Tilting |
| Display Maximum Resolution | 921,600 dots |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 102,333 dots per square inch |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.4 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| File Format | JPEG |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | UHS-III |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 |
| Focal Length Description | 4.3 to 215mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 1200mm) |
| Focus Features | Active |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Bridge |
| Generation | 2 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242877887 |
| HDMI Type | Type D Micro HDMI |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Lens Construction | 15 elements and 11 groups |
| Lens Type | zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DSCHX400V/B |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 Millimeters |
| Maximum Focal Length | 1200 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 20.4 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony DSCHX400V |
| Model Number | DSCHX400V/B |
| Model Series | DSCHX |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 50 x |
| Photo Filter Thread Size | 55 Millimeters |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.4 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Real Angle Of View | 84 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 60 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 3 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Shooting Modes | High-sensitivity, night scene, handheld twilight, night portrait, landscape, portrait, soft skin, antimotion blur, beach, snow, fireworks, advanced sports shooting, gourmet and pet |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Beach, Fireworks, Food, Handheld Night, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports |
| Specific Uses For Product | Sports, Videography, Landscape, Travel, Geotagging, On-the-go Sharing |
| Supported File Format | JPEG |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.4 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242877887 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Video Capture Format | AVCHD |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 8.1x |
| Warranty Description | 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 10 fps |
| Zoom | Optical zoom and digital zoom |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Sony A
- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 1200 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 50 x
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2.8 Millimeters
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot

## Images

![Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81wWhZBtNoL.jpg)
![Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61NBSZot8ML.jpg)
![Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912E44b-9rL.jpg)
![Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8181hRlU+bL.jpg)
![Sony HX400V Compact Digital Camera with 50x Optical Zoom, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gsQJ+8V6L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Bridge Camera
*by N***S on April 15, 2018*

There are a lot of reviews online about this camera saying that the image quality isn’t good. Ignore those reviews. This is an excellent bridge camera. A lot of people are expecting the image quality from this camera to be comparable to the quality you get from a DSLR, but that cannot be. The sensor in this camera is substantially smaller than the one found in a DSLR (crop-sensor or full-frame). Because the sensor is smaller, the dynamic range and overall image quality cannot be equal to the dynamic range and image quality of a DSLR. But if you know what you’re doing, you can use this camera to get some great images. I’ve had this camera for a few months now, and used it mainly to photograph birds, and I am extremely satisfied with it. The zoom range is fantastic, and the autofocus is pretty good. You can achieve pretty good bokeh (the quality of the out of focus areas in a photograph) and nice, shallow depth of field once you zoom in and isolate your subject. Colors are pretty true, and the camera can yield very sharp images provided your technique is good. I recommend that you use a tripod with this camera and any camera if you’re going to be using it in telephoto mode a lot, as I do. Being a bridge camera (a fixed-lens camera that is between a point and shoot and a DSLR), you’re able to use this camera in Aperture Priority Mode, Shutter Priority, and Manual Mode. There are some automatic modes, but I never use modes like those on any of the cameras I own because they limit your creative flexibility when taking photographs. You’re able to take HD video as well, but since I’m not too much into video I haven’t tested the video capabilities of this camera yet. But I have shot some simple, short clips of birds flying around, and those videos came out great. This is an excellent bridge camera, and I recommend it to anyone. Even if you shoot predominantly with DSLRs (like I do), this is still a great camera to have for those days you don’t feel like lugging around a bag full of lenses or a really heavy DSLR body. I've attached some photos I took using this camera so you can get a taste of the camera's performance. All of the pictures were taken in an aspect ratio of 16:9, and all of the photos were taken with the camera being handheld.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, Just as Expected
*by M***X on February 7, 2015*

Well, my journey with Sony started a few years back in 2010 with a Cybershot camera. One of the coolest gadgets I owned as a young man. However, I lost track of it as I moved around. I didn't 'need' a camera for a while. Then, I got settled where I am now and I purchased a used WX-100. Quite a step up from my 2010 Cybershot. It had plenty of processing functions and auto shoot modes. It lasted about a year, under heavy use. That camera's zoom gear's initiating gear had been worn out. I needed a replacement for my established hobby. I began looking for a new camera with better specifications, but with the same basic functions I loved in the WX-100. Obviously, I began my search with Sony's Cybershot cameras. Then, I discovered the Big Zoom Bridge Cameras. I loved them. I went to Best Buy to get a feel for them before I bought. I was so impressed with the ease of use that I decided to invest in the newest release in the line of Big Zoom Bridge Cameras. The HX-400V. Power. First thing with this camera, out of the box.. you have to charge it with a USB cable. Yeah, it's a ball buster. But if you're like me or thousands of other photographers, amateur or professional, you'll buy a battery charger that plugs into the wall. And possibly extra batteries. Extra batteries will come in handy if you are like me, or other people, and carry your camera in a camera bag EVERYWHERE. You won't be on top of charging your one single battery every night. So it's easy to see that it's dying, and pop in a new one. I've had this happen. It's great to have the backups. Storage. There seems to be some misunderstanding about which kind of card this camera, or any Sony camera, will accept. This camera will accept Memory Stick Pro Duo AND SD cards; just not at the same time. You need to work out orientation for putting each type of card in the card slot(s). Pins up for Pro Duo, and pins down for SD card. It's a really cool system, I think. Zoom. As the specifications will state, this camera has 50x zoom with a 20MP sensor; pretty powerful. There is also another 50x digital zoom. Depending on distance and subject, this can come in real handy. I use it for taking photographing the moon; if you try this, you might try using manual focus and setting it to ∞. Shooting Features. Like I mentioned before, there are plenty of ways to shot with this camera. Auto selection, auto with noise correction, creative styles, long exposure, picture effects, 1080p video quality, manual shutter, aperture control, many many more.There is a built in flash, the button to flip up is on the left hand side of the camera in the frontal area. To wrap it up, this is a really great camera. A little pricey, but I don't miss the money. Not at all.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My vote for the best superzoom camera
*by A***R on October 7, 2023*

My experience with superzooms has involved a great deal of frustration with autofocus whenever I was using the telephoto feature to capture a subject at a distance. The Sony HX400 has a terrific lens ring that controls manual focus. In fact, it has a hybrid setting that allows you to use autofocus to get a start on achieving a clear, detailed picture, after which you can use the manual focus to gain perfection. Having the manual focus right on the lens could not be more desirable. There is also a setting that allows you to turn a wheel up near the shutter in order to get the exact exposure you want. You can, of course, control aperture, ISO, etc. individually, but for situations where you need to take a photo quickly the exposure control is a great blessing. In general, this is an exceptionally well-built and well-designed camera that seems like it will last a long time. The only downside is that the Electric Viewfinder is not as powerful as the ones on many cameras in 2024 (the HX400 came out in 2014), but it is good enough to allow me to compose my shots as I wish. In short, a truly first-rate bridge camera. Sony really ought to bring it back, perhaps in an enhanced version.

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