DSC-H400/B
Sony High Zoom Point and Shoot Camera
Capture the action up close with the powerful 63x
zoom, 20.1MP 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 Eects. It’s ready when you are.
Key Features
Get everything up close with powerful 63x Optical Zoom
Get amazingly close with 63x optical zoom on a professional Carl ZEISS lens. Far o subjects are now in reach with
amazing detail with this incredibly powerful zoom.
Shoot incredibly smooth video1 and stills
Shoot incredibly smooth video1 and still images with Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization with Active mode. This
technology works to deliver sharp image quality with low noise and minimal blur even while the user is strolling and the
camera is zoomed in.
20.1MP Super HAD CCD sensor for beautifully detailed images
A powerful 20.1 megapixel super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and
clarity down to the nest detail.
Simplify camera menu with Easy Mode
Put your camera in easy mode to minimize the layers in your menu. This makes your shooting experience easy and
enjoyable!
Picture Eect for more expressive photos
Picture Eect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by
heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. Picture Eect can be applied to still images (4 modes), movies (4
modes) and panoramic shots (3 modes), giving photos and movies even greater impact.
Sweep Panorama™ mode (up to 360°)
Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama™ mode.
Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at
a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning
panoramic image. Available in wide and up to 360° full circle, the camera can take a variety of panoramic shots. Now
capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.
Smile Shutter™ technology automatically captures smiles
Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the
camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity.
Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is
on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in dicult
conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
Shoot in challenging lighting situations with Party Mode
Shoot in challenging lighting situations with Party Mode. The camera automatically adjusts ISO sensitivity, exposure
compensation and saturation to enable easy capturing of bright, vivid party photos.
Easy Operation with DSLR-like body & EVF
The DSC-H400 was designed with ease of use in mind. Its ergonomic grip, similar to those on standard single-lens reex
cameras, makes handling the camera easy. The Images are clearly displayed in the viewnder, with minimal reection,
even when shooting outdoors in bright sunlight.
3.0” (921K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display
Generous 3.0” (921K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots,
read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
Specications
Camera
Camera Type High Zoom digital camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD Sensor
Processor Bionz(R)
Pixel Gross 20.4 MP
Eective Picture Resolution 20.1 MP
Color Filter System RGB primary color mosaic lters
Recording
Media Type
Still Image Mode JPEG
Still Image Max Eective Resolution Approx. 20.1 Megapixels
Still Image Size 16:9 15M(5,152 x 2,896) / 2M(1,920 x 1,080)
Still Image Size 4:3 20M(5,152 x 3,864) / 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944)
Panorama Still Image Size
Video Format MP4 (AVC / H.264)
Video Mode
Microphone/Speaker Mono / Mono
Still Image File Format JPEG
Optics/Lens
Lens Type Sony Lens
Aperture f 3.4 - 6.5
Optical Zoom 63x
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)
Minimum Focus Distance
Viewnder
Type .2" (0.5cm) EVF (201k)
LCD Display
LCD Type 3.0" Clear Photo™ LCD (460K dots)
Brightness Control 5(Bright) / 4 / 3 / 2 / 1(Dark)
Histogram Yes
Grid Display Yes
Focus Control
AF Modes
AF Illuminator Auto / O
Exposure System
Metering Modes Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Exposure Compensation Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
Scene Mode(s)
D-Range Optimizer Standard / Plus / O
ISO Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 /1600 / 3200
SD, SDHC and SDXC memory card
Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Pro-HG Duo™ media
Sweep Panorama:360°(11,520×1,080) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) /
Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)
1280x720(Fine)(1,280×720/30fps)/1280x720(Standard)(1,280×720/30fps)/
VGA(640×480/30fps)
Still 4:3: 24.5 - 1550mm / Movie 4:3: 29.2 - 1849mm / Still 16:9:27.0 - 1700mm / Movie
16:9:32.1 - 2029mm
iAuto:AF(W:Approx.1cm(0.03 ) to Innity, T:Approx.350cm(11.48 ) to Innity) /
Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.1cm(0.03 ) to Innity, T:Approx.350cm(11.48 ) to
Innity)
Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking
Focus
High Sensitivity / So snap /Portrait / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene /
Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet mode / Party Mode