Sony DSCH400/B Specification Guide

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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 off subjects are now in reach with 
amazing detail with this incredibly powerful zoom. 
Shoot incredibly smooth video
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 and stills 
Shoot incredibly smooth video
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 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 finest 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 Effect for more expressive photos
Picture Effect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by 
heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes.  Picture Effect 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 difficult 
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 reflex 
cameras, makes handling the camera easy. The Images are clearly displayed in the viewfinder, with minimal reflection, 
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.
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 Effects. It’s ready when you are.