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Name: Sony - DSC-HX400 20.4-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Brand: Sony
SKU: 4384007
Price: 404.99 USD
Rating: 4.6 (595 reviews)

Sony - DSC-HX400 20.4-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Model:: DSCHX400/B; |
SKU:: 4384007

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QuestionWhat camera has better quality, Canon , Nikon or Sony ? For videos
Asked 9 years ago by Daisy.
- Answer Sony is the king(for now) When it comes to cutting edge camera technology with there mirrorless DSLR
  Answered 8 years ago by Garik
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QuestionHey Guys, Didn't see this question among the others: When actively videoing, can the Sony DSC-HX400 snap off still pictures at the same time while videoing, or does one have to stop videoing, snap a picture, and then resume videoing? Thanks!
Asked 9 years ago by Inquisitive.
- Answer Hi Inquisitive, Dual Record is not available in the camera. You need to stop recording video in order to take pictures. Best regards, Zander
  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionWhat temperature range can this camera be used in?
Asked 9 years ago by Kurt99.
- Answer Hi Kurt99, here's the operating temperature of this camera: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F). Dave
  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionTHE FLASH IS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC?
Asked 9 years ago by TELMA.
- Answer Hi TELMA, it depends on the camera settings (shooting mode). If the DSCHX400 is set to auto mode; the flash is automatic otherwise, you can select different flash mode. For more information, check out the following link: http://docs.esupport.sony.com/dvimag/2014/DSC-HX400-HX400V_guide/en/contents/TP0000518211.html?search=flash. I hope this helps, Dave
  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionHow long is the lens itself in inches?Buying camera for event and limit is 3in camera lens
Asked 9 years ago by Nickpdz.
- Answer Shorter than 3 inches when contracted. Probably 8 when all the way out. Longer than 3 for sure.
  Answered 7 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionQuestion about using filters.I saw one of the questions was about using filters and hoods. Awesome to know this camera can have filters added on. My question is can or will any 55mm filter work on this camera? Thanks in advance to any and all who answer!
Asked 9 years ago by rookiecameraguy84.
- Answer Hi rookiecameraguy84, yes, you can use 55mm filters with the camera. Note that we can't guarantee compatibility of third party filters with this camera. Thanks_Mitch
  Answered 9 years ago by SonyListens
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Questionframes per secondwhat is the frames per second on this camera?
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This unit can record at 60 fps.
  Answered 9 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionIs there anything else different with the HX400 and the HX400v other than no GPSSony said they should have the GPS in it when I called the other day very confusing.
Asked 11 years ago by JP.
- Answer Hi JP, There is no difference between the 2 models. The DSCHX400V only implies that the camera was released in the US. Thanks_Mitch
  Answered 11 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionWill the GPS model HX400V also be available?When will HX400V be available?
Asked 11 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Yes, I just purchased one.
  Answered 10 years ago by DHPatrick
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QuestionThe DSC-hx400 has a logo printed showing GPS, but the specifications say "no" GPS. Please explain this paradox. if it has GPS capability, how is the feature implemented and does the location coordinates show up in the software header of the image.
Asked 6 years ago by Dave.
- Answer Hi Dave, the Sony HX400 does have GPS built-in. You can record the location information with the images when the built-in GPS sensor of this product can acquire the location information. Please refer to the link for more information on this feature. https://helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/45306861/v1/en/contents/TP0000518252.html
  Answered 6 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionDoes The Camera Show The Coordinates Both In UTM or Long/Lat
Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi there! No. Sony DSC-HX400 camera does not have a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor. Regards, Vincent
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QuestionIs this model the DSC-HX400/B the same as the DSC-HX400V? Sony does not have the /B model only the V model.
Asked 7 years ago by JohnB.
- Answer It is not the same model here is the link to see the differences between the two https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/Sony_DSC-H400_vs_Sony_DSC-HX400_vs_Sony_DSC-RX10/BHitems/1029525-REG_1029524-REG_1009156-REG
  Answered 6 years ago by SonyListens
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QuestionWhat is the difference between Sony DSC-H400, 400V, 400 B, 400V/B and which countries assembled this camera. And what does it say under (sample; Made in Japan, Made in China etc.) Thanks
Asked 8 years ago by ricky35.
- Answer The 400 has no GPs while the 400V does. Cannot help on the B or V/B models
  Answered 8 years ago by BDCMH
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QuestionWhat is the difference between HX400 and HX400V? Best Buy only has the HX400. But the pic shows that it has GPS. But when I select the 'buy' option in Sony website, it brings me here. So I believe that HX400 has GPS. Please I want a detailed information.
Asked 8 years ago by Arafat.
- Answer The “V” has geo tagging to locat where you have taken the picture.
  Answered 8 years ago by Garik
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QuestionDoes this camera have trimming option? Can it crop the photos and trim them in camera without having to send it to the computer to trim? I previously had a Sony DSC-H1 and it had that option, is this camera able to trim photos taken in camera? Thx
Asked 9 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi! The Sony DSCHX40 has "Auto Object Framing" feature. Please see this link for more details: http://docs.esupport.sony.com/dvimag/2014/DSC-HX400-HX400V_guide/en/contents/TP0000508267.html. -Anthony
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QuestionDoes this camera have an automatic preview feature after taking pictures? Such as the sports mode where you can take up to 10 FPS, does the camera automatically preview each shot before you can take another shot? If so, can this feature be turned off.
Asked 6 years ago by Laxmom.
- Answer Hi Laxmom, This camera has an Auto Review feature that can be turned off and on. See this link for more details: https://helpguide.sony.net/gbmig/45306861/v1/en/contents/TP0000508274.html Regards, Vincent
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Sony - DSC-HX400 20.4-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black

Q: QuestionWhat camera has better quality, Canon , Nikon or Sony ? For videos

Q: QuestionHey Guys, Didn't see this question among the others: When actively videoing, can the Sony DSC-HX400 snap off still pictures at the same time while videoing, or does one have to stop videoing, snap a picture, and then resume videoing? Thanks!

Q: QuestionWhat temperature range can this camera be used in?

Q: QuestionTHE FLASH IS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC?

Q: QuestionHow long is the lens itself in inches?Buying camera for event and limit is 3in camera lens

Q: QuestionQuestion about using filters.I saw one of the questions was about using filters and hoods. Awesome to know this camera can have filters added on. My question is can or will any 55mm filter work on this camera? Thanks in advance to any and all who answer!

Q: Questionframes per secondwhat is the frames per second on this camera?

Q: QuestionIs there anything else different with the HX400 and the HX400v other than no GPSSony said they should have the GPS in it when I called the other day very confusing.

Q: QuestionWill the GPS model HX400V also be available?When will HX400V be available?

Q: QuestionThe DSC-hx400 has a logo printed showing GPS, but the specifications say "no" GPS. Please explain this paradox. if it has GPS capability, how is the feature implemented and does the location coordinates show up in the software header of the image.

Q: QuestionDoes The Camera Show The Coordinates Both In UTM or Long/Lat

Q: QuestionIs this model the DSC-HX400/B the same as the DSC-HX400V? Sony does not have the /B model only the V model.

Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between Sony DSC-H400, 400V, 400 B, 400V/B and which countries assembled this camera. And what does it say under (sample; Made in Japan, Made in China etc.) Thanks

Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between HX400 and HX400V? Best Buy only has the HX400. But the pic shows that it has GPS. But when I select the 'buy' option in Sony website, it brings me here. So I believe that HX400 has GPS. Please I want a detailed information.

Q: QuestionDoes this camera have trimming option? Can it crop the photos and trim them in camera without having to send it to the computer to trim? I previously had a Sony DSC-H1 and it had that option, is this camera able to trim photos taken in camera? Thx

Q: QuestionDoes this camera have an automatic preview feature after taking pictures? Such as the sports mode where you can take up to 10 FPS, does the camera automatically preview each shot before you can take another shot? If so, can this feature be turned off.

QuestionWhat camera has better quality, Canon , Nikon or Sony ? For videos

QuestionHey Guys, Didn't see this question among the others: When actively videoing, can the Sony DSC-HX400 snap off still pictures at the same time while videoing, or does one have to stop videoing, snap a picture, and then resume videoing? Thanks!

QuestionWhat temperature range can this camera be used in?

QuestionTHE FLASH IS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC?

QuestionHow long is the lens itself in inches?Buying camera for event and limit is 3in camera lens

QuestionQuestion about using filters.I saw one of the questions was about using filters and hoods. Awesome to know this camera can have filters added on. My question is can or will any 55mm filter work on this camera? Thanks in advance to any and all who answer!

Questionframes per secondwhat is the frames per second on this camera?

QuestionIs there anything else different with the HX400 and the HX400v other than no GPSSony said they should have the GPS in it when I called the other day very confusing.

QuestionWill the GPS model HX400V also be available?When will HX400V be available?

QuestionThe DSC-hx400 has a logo printed showing GPS, but the specifications say "no" GPS. Please explain this paradox. if it has GPS capability, how is the feature implemented and does the location coordinates show up in the software header of the image.

QuestionDoes The Camera Show The Coordinates Both In UTM or Long/Lat

QuestionIs this model the DSC-HX400/B the same as the DSC-HX400V? Sony does not have the /B model only the V model.

QuestionWhat is the difference between Sony DSC-H400, 400V, 400 B, 400V/B and which countries assembled this camera. And what does it say under (sample; Made in Japan, Made in China etc.) Thanks

QuestionWhat is the difference between HX400 and HX400V? Best Buy only has the HX400. But the pic shows that it has GPS. But when I select the 'buy' option in Sony website, it brings me here. So I believe that HX400 has GPS. Please I want a detailed information.

QuestionDoes this camera have trimming option? Can it crop the photos and trim them in camera without having to send it to the computer to trim? I previously had a Sony DSC-H1 and it had that option, is this camera able to trim photos taken in camera? Thx

QuestionDoes this camera have an automatic preview feature after taking pictures? Such as the sports mode where you can take up to 10 FPS, does the camera automatically preview each shot before you can take another shot? If so, can this feature be turned off.