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

Usually I used to carry some of my DSLR bodies and lenses for small trips or occasional events. This camera replaces all of that in a simple design, weight and performance for the money. The quality of the photos is excellent due to the Carl Zeiss lens (not included in other model from the competition). That gives this camera the advantage and performance needed for a great picture. Outdoor photography: SUPER (for the average photographer). Of course, if I was going to capture some cheetah hunt on some African safari I will have use something else like an A7 or similar but for the all day, semi pro, to have the advantage of carrying only the necessary equipment, feeling free, this camera is a great choice. Ok, indoor: that is a 50/50 answer and I explain: you first need to understand that if you are not going to be the weeding photographer or sport photographer for the event, you only need to catch that especial moment as the spectator for the event. The quality of the photos in manual mode (the one I use 99% of the time) depending on the illumination inside the dome (if it is a sport stadium) or a basketball court, will depend on when to change from Manual to Superior Auto. I used this camera on a religious event and I was able to catch from one side of the coliseum to the other side of the coliseum (about a 100 feet’s) with good quality, very good pictures. The video was of a very acceptable quality for the distance, lens, camera body (I was asking so much but filled the expectation). It is very easy to transfer photos and video using the Wi-Fi connection (moving photos to your phone; first you need to install in you phone the Play Memories App from the App Store – it is free). For the average photographer and for the money this camera brings all she/he will need. As said before, if you are covering the event and like greater quality pictures you should look to a different camera like a DLSR in the range of $900.00 or more and some quality lens (about $2,000) and the gear and so on. If you only want to have a great photo, carry a small bag and also enjoy the party, this is the camera, you won’t regret it. Be sure to by a spare battery. The first one lasted about 4 hours a lot of pictures with 4 clips of a bout 7 minutes each. Then change the battery for the other remaining 2 hours of the event I was covering. As said, great pictures for up load in a PC, Internet, print, also print to a big 8 x 11 without loosing quality. Great camera!

I cannot take good pictures but this camera helps me to be a better photographer. The 50x zoon is great. I took a picture of the moon FREE HAND. it turns out pretty good. The camera took several pictures of the moon and re-compose them into one which I call it cheating. The craters are visible without magnifying much on my laptop. The other pictures are sharp and exposed just right. The Firework program is not that great. Maybe I don't know the camera well enough. I did not have any pictures to bragg about. The night portrait program works well. it cuts down the blue tint from the sky to virtually nothing. The colors are true. The battery ran out on me once. I am considering to buy a spare. It will be great if Sony or Best Buy can make some small pouches which can be attached to the strap to carry small items like spare lenses and USB cables.

When I was in the store shopping for a office desk, I noticed it in the display case. When I returned the next day to purchase it, I was glad to see that it hadn't been sold yet. I just wish it came with a case like my first Sony -DSC-HX400V I bought at the Sony store on Madison Avenue some 4 years ago. It affords me the opportunity to bring my AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHER skills to a new level.

After having a DSLR for the last 9 years, I was wanting something new with higher resolution. My choice for a new DSLR was way over my current budget would allow ($1500). So I decided to go back to a point & shoot and chose the HX400 because 1, Sony is what I've been using and am very satisfied with the products. 2, my daughter has a HX200 and I really liked the capabilities of her camera. And 3, I feel that at $350 on sale, this was a lot of camera for that price. So far I am very pleased. Love the WiFi and ability to use my phone as a wireless remote. I've even been 25 or 30 feet from the camera and remained connected. It will be great for taking family pictures. Still learning features and what all I can do with it but that's going to be half the fun.

As someone who has shot with SLR cameras for the past 50+ years I wanted a camera for birding and was impressed with the 24 to 1200 mm lens. It is awesome for shooting birds in trees but not as good on flying birds or moving targets. I guess I just need more practice. The zoom is slow but the pictures are sharp. I have gotten many compliments on the pics I put on Facebook. Over all I am very pleased with my camera.

I love this CAMERA!!! Best one i have ever owned so far in my life. I wish I had it sooner. I am not a professional but I have been taking photos for years and I love take them. There are so many setting that i am still learning the camera but I have enjoyed the pics I have taken with it so far. I just wish I knew how to get the exposure to process faster because I miss pics because it takes so long to reset after taking a photo.

I am having fun with my new cameras am glad I got it

This is a great camera for anyone that would like to take long distance photos without carrying extra lenses. The optical view finder would be better if it provided a larger field of view.