I got this camera i just started taking pictures and it's very good to record with as well. I can recommend it !

Great review! Good quality video. Thank you! Keep up the good work.

Thanks John for an excellent overall review on the Sony HX 400. Buying a bridge camera or any camera is never easy as I have discovered and I am up once again for the research of the next best camera (pricing is a factor as well) to use for my artistic creative works as well as my animal natural therapies work. My needs are for a camera that is easy to use, allows me to take reasonable pics in low light, has optical stablisation (no blurriness) and also allows me to photograph reasonable movement (horses) as well really good close up shots (fur and other features).

Thank you for the review. It helped in making up my mind. I finally brought it!! I shall use it and let you know what I feel about it. Thanks dude!

@dailymeds5596

2 жыл бұрын

How was it?

John, thanks for this - it's helped us no end. We've just bought a HX400 and can't wait to start using it.

@JohnSisonPhotography

8 жыл бұрын

+paulvsmith Great to hear! Its an awesome camera! Enjoy!

Hey thanks..I just got inspired and bought one! Its really nice!

i just bought one, excited to use tomorrow after using for 5 years nokon d5000,which im so very satisfied.

This is the best review video I've seen on this camera ❤ great work 👍

Great work John, just purchased the HX400V this afternoon after hours of research between Sony and Panasonic.

Superb review. I'm sold. Thank you 😊

Great review! I have been using this camera for 2 yrs now for filming aricraft and all my videos. Amazing sharp photos/videos! Long zoom of 1200 mm. Just wonder if Sony has a new upgraded HX series camera with 4K, high speed filming, much longer zoom and more!! Thats my wish list! Come on Sony time for a new HX model!

@koolkutz7

7 жыл бұрын

I just bought this camera, very pleased so far. I think Sony should take on board your suggestions-I would also like 4K video (plus slow/fast motion) & a longer optical zoom too! The 1200mm is great though and even the 'clear image' zoom is decent quality in good light. Enjoy :-)

@EE-pe8br

4 жыл бұрын

Do you guys had e:62:10 problem? I was interested in this camera but now i saw this error about sony cameras and i am confused

Clear concise and just what i needed. Excellent. Ian

@JohnSisonPhotography

5 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Glad it helped you out!

Thank you soooooo much. I've never been able to find the right camera for me, but now I have!!!!!

@JohnSisonPhotography

7 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad to hear that my you found my videos helpful :)

How clear and how good for vlogging/KZread? thank you.

@JohnSisonPhotography

9 жыл бұрын

Tom Chadband Its extremely clear for vlogging and has a good codec for video to get you good quality.

Do you think this is a Good moment to buy this one, considering that the hx400v has a year around?, do you know or hear of any update of it soon on 2015?, many thanks...

Im getting this for my birthday. Im so excited!!

@JohnSisonPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it! 👊

How is sony hx400v I have heard that it gives same pic quality as DSLR like d3400 and 1300d is it true

Thank you for the review! Great to see a video made by someone who knows what he's talking about and who knows how to say it :-)

@JohnSisonPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hehe I'm glad it helped you out!

Hey John, I love the review and your channel. I have a question about the focus, which is that I used to shoot aircraft on final approach (2,000 feet in the air, no extreme zoom needed) with the Sony HX300. I always used the manual focus on the 300 by half-pressing on the shutter button. Is the same option of half-pressing the shutter button to manually focus available on the HX400?

One of the best review of Sony DSC-HX400V, thank you :- very much...now i'll buy this

@JohnSisonPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad I could help!

Great video man!! I had been waiting to here your opinion on this camera iam hoping to get one soon..:)

@JohnSisonPhotography

10 жыл бұрын

Haha I know a lot of people that were waiting for this video. I hope the info helped you.

I have recently bought this camera and I'm loving it! it cost me £299. very easy to use, so its good for beginners. build quality is very good, and takes lovely sharp pictures.

@koolkutz7

7 жыл бұрын

I have just purchased this camera too! It has decent quality photos and video too plus that zoom is epic.

@superseiyan

6 жыл бұрын

How is it for night photos?

Awesome Video!! Just Bought One!!!! Thank you!!

Thanks for a great review. Told me what I needed to know. Pulled the plug and bought one!

@EE-pe8br

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have that e:62:10 problem?

@Cathy.C.

4 жыл бұрын

E E no I no longer have that camera.

@pubgwithguruji7708

3 жыл бұрын

@@EE-pe8br I have that problem and the repair shop saying the lens is damaged

Helpful video...thanks. I just bought this and it is much more complex than my previous Canon SX720. One question - the view screen seemingly fills with colorful graphs and info after I take a picture -?- this is weird and takes a few seconds to clear and prevents me from shooting another shot immediately. How do I reset or illuminate this busy screen? Many thanks - Jack in western CO

Thankyou sir my camera high resolution working now iam happy

Hi John, you have convinced me!! You have done a pretty good job.Thank you

@JohnSisonPhotography

9 жыл бұрын

Haha glad I could help. No worries :)

A really useful review. I have just bought one 29/08/20 I hope Sony realize many people love Bridge Cameras esp with a good zoom and GPS for travel and work.

@JohnSisonPhotography

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping by! It really is a great camera to use and so convenient too!

Very helpful intro if stuff that's not in the manual.

hii. plz guide some more about this camera. like hack and tip and tricks

I was planning to get the HX300 but I was disappointed it didn't have WiFi. I didn't know Sony had an HX400 model until I saw this video and I am entirely convinced of buying this camera. It has everything that the HX300 did not and more, plus improved low lighting. Take my money!

I know I'm late but, still good in 2022?

@B-Swift

Жыл бұрын

I still have mine and use it time to time. Still decent in daylight. Lowlight is the weakness.

What is the actual focal range of the lens? AND, here in 12/2020, has SONY solved the E:62:10 error? Many Thanks for a great review!

Being a casual shooter, I just upgraded from the WX500 to the HX90v and now because of the after Xmas sales I could pick up the DSC-H400 (63x optical zoom) for only $250 AUD. Even though I just got a new camera, damnit - i'm tempted!

Im getting this for christmas☺

good review! how does this compare to the canon sx60? coz im planning to get a cam with superzoom..thanks

The feature where you can tweak the auto-zoom directly on the lens manually is simply amazing, I think I'm choosing this one just because of that. I had a Canon SX530HS that I sold and bought a DSLR. Although a DSLR is great at night and indoors, I miss my all in one 530HS everyday, it's not fun riding a motorcycle to shoot with a big DSLR and a lot of lenses. I just have to buy another, I even stopped going out alone at weekends because I lost my small super zoom camera. But I used to lose many shots because the auto-focus kept going to the wrong place, and DSLRs are so nice because you can change focus so easily, and this one is like that in the lens. Not to mention the good price.

Nice work Bruv!

Love the starter sound at 5.02..............

@princeair300

5 жыл бұрын

How to adjust the starter sound ? The sound is low on mine! How do I adjust it?

Bought my first SLR in Nairobi 45 years ago. Then came a long period of point and shoot digital cameras. Headed back to Africa (Okavango Delta) and chose the Sony DSC-HX400 to get some good game shots. Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the number of options. Can you walk through two sets of custom settings one might use for a couple of situations? I could then use them as a place to start and come up with my preferred custom settings. Just a thought.

@SWAGGELI

5 жыл бұрын

Morali sana kaka

I really like mine. I do have a question. When in histogram viewing mode, any over exposed places are flashing light and dark. Is there a way to adjust the exposure in the camera after shutter?

thank you for this video! I have a question, what do you think about macro photos with this camera? is it good? I love taking photos of flowers. Thank you very much!

I came across this video when researching on camera I can use to shoot music videos, kindly advice or recommend.

thanks man nice review

Do we have any filters for this camera and if there is any where will I find one? Thanks

Mr. Sison: I was so satisfied with my Cybershot HSC 400HX V. I wish to upgrade to another Cybershot camera that will have the features and the ease of video recording and picture taking of this Cybershot. The ease of zooming in and out was great. I need assistance on a upgraded similar camera.

I have never used this camera with the strap, however today I have tried to loop it through. One side was easy and fits wells, however the other side is not threading through, how can I put it through?

I am sold on this and will be getting one very soon

John Sison thank you. Been looking online at Nikon (?) 3300 too and looks good if wanting option of more lenses later. Do you know this one? Next week i am going to camera shop to handle some beginner ones.

Does this record videos in 60 frames per second? Also does this have a built in mic ( internal mic) for video recording?

I want to purchase a camera , so what will you suggest : Canon powershoot SX60HS or Sony DSC-HX400. I'm waiting for your reply.

John, great review as always. You gotta love Sony for taking features away that previous models had, just to "re" introduce them in a newer model. My HX200V has both the LCD viewfinder/LCD proximity sensor as well as GPS Tagging. Along comes the HX300, minus both of those features, and then the HX400V with "new" features... the LCD viewfinder/LCD proximity sensor as well as GPS Tagging. They are usually working on two models ahead, so it's as if they said... "OK, look, we'll add a 50X zoom to the 300, but there won't be much more for the 400, so lets do this... lets strip the 300 of the LCD viewfinder/LCD proximity sensor as well as GPS Tagging so we can "re" introduce these "features" in the 400, and those sorry suckers will have to upgrade cameras again!" Sure the 400V has some new features over the 200V including the multi-purpose hot shoe (and others), but bringing back the features of the 200V tells me they should not have left the 300 at all. Great marketing plan for Sony while leaving a bit of a bitterness in my mouth. Thanks for letting me vent!

@JohnSisonPhotography

9 жыл бұрын

I hear you! Its one of those "What were they thinking" moments when the HX300 came out. To be honest, I think they lost ground with superzoom cameras. They need to do something a lot better with their next update.

hi John just got this camera today ...im gonna need help to get to know how to use it :p

I understand the Sony hx400 is one of the earlier cameras you've reviewed but I was wondering if you still owned this camera if you would perhaps be inclined to demonstrate the features. For example taking long exposure shots with it. As I'm new too photography and this camera?

Hey do you recommend this camera for stop motion animation

how much 1080p video or pictures can you take on your 32 GB SD Card?

Great video and well presented! Does the camera have a B Stop/Time Lock to carry out long exposures of 5 minutes or more to record star trails? (I'm an Astro-photogapher) and does the battery last long between charges and is easy to buy a spare?

@JohnSisonPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

No it doesn't have that unfortunately.

Dear John, I hope you can still help me witch this camera because when I try to zoom on macro level the photo's blur. For example; when I try to get my dog's eye I can't get his eye sharp but when I zoom in it's blurring instantly. Your video is ages ago but I still hope you can tell me what I'm doing wrong..... by the way.....I'm just a starter and know little of photography.

One slight possible flaw that I have noticed with my HX40V, is that if you take a panoramic photo, then switch back to take a 'normal' photo, the camera doesn't seem to like it, and the next image taken will be blurred and out of focus. In my case, I have to take a wasted photo, before being able to take the chosen photo. It is probably something that I am doing wrong, but thought that I would mention it anyway.

I been watching your videos and find them super useful, Thank!!!! question what would you prefer the Sony DSC-HX400 or the Fuji S9400W ?

@JohnSisonPhotography

10 жыл бұрын

Hi Paula. Thanks for the compliment! =.D I would personally prefer the HX400 over the Fuji. Mainly because the Sony has a rechargeable battery rather than using double A batteries on the Fuji and in terms of handing and low light performance, the Sony one would be better.

@paulaaraya3590

10 жыл бұрын

John Sison Thank you!!

Hi john . We have an olde420 olympus ans a cannon xf100 . We want a budget camera that does both . I'm deciding between an A58 sony or a sony dsc hx400v . We need it for filming our daughter si ging on stage .

I currently have a HX1 which I really love. But I need an upgrade after a few years. I was looking for the same kind of camera but realized that I didnt use the superzoom lots of time, it is anice fature that I use from time to time. But found myself shooting in low light environments more often. Which camera do you recommend for shooting low light enviroments and portraits?

Can you please compare the low light capture with Canon PowerShot SX520 ?

Well i have an option to choose between 300,350,and this model the 400.I think il get the Sony 300B cause the way i see it they are all great cameras and primary they are the same model with some changes and upgrades.

Hi John. Iv now watched your review now four times ( it’s a age thing lol) what a truly informative review. I’m not never have been or will be a photographer.but this year reaching the grand old age of 65 i decided to purchase a good camera for taking good close ups of models that I make ( another age thing) I had it in my mind that if I purchase a good expensive camera ie. a Nikon..I would truly get good close ups.....em....but in my case that was not the case. Not only would I need a expensive camera but I would need all The lenses that would be needed to go with it....which I would never be able to use....and more importantly I could not justify...any way first saw the Hx350 in my local shop and could not believe just how good the close up image was....I then come home and come across your video....which even I can understand...I’m glad I did because if I hadn’t I would have purchased the HX 350.... iv purchased the HX400v because..of the WiFi ..fitted and didn’t know about..and I do use on most of my shots ( bigger screen better for old boys) ...many thanks John....of course I will subscribe to your channel..never ever to old to learn...Dave..

@JohnSisonPhotography

5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you so much for the kind words and I'm happy that my video was able to help you! The macro feature is extremely useful with this camera so I'm sure you'll get some really good images out of the camera! Here if you need help but until then, enjoy your new gear!

@burgermaster4u2

5 жыл бұрын

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Can i make a video selfie using this camera and my samsung s7 as a flip screen through the WiFi connection?

Hi John, Great review really helpful. But I couldn't find in the comments the longest shutter speed. Does it go up to 30 secs? Phil.

@JohnSisonPhotography

8 жыл бұрын

+Philip Butler If you change the mode dial to "S" (shutter speed priority) or "M" (manual mode) you can adjust the shutter speed to go 30 secs.

Can you put external mic on it?

So, I just bought this. How do I connect a mic to it??

Canon rebel T5i, Sony a58 or this hx400v. I've watched many reviews and can't decide. I want great photo quality mainly for stills and portraits. I need an all around good camera. Hx400 20mp but I hear bad things about its small sensor versus the other 2. Please help

i am thinking of buying a used model now for safari - could it work well? or too old or not appropriate ?

Good for taking modeling pics?

can we take pictures while recording a video in this cam??

@JohnSisonPhotography

8 жыл бұрын

+Its AP - The RAIL MANIA (Avinash Patil) I had to double check on this but it doesn't look like its available with this camera.

I have the camera and its really good for nature pics😍😌 it has an awesome zoom I recommend to anyone who want to do photography! Also the videos are good the only bad thing about this camera is that you can’t export your videos thru an app like canon and the quality has to be MP4 but its not terrible quality 👍

can the view finder be used while capturing video. as seeing screens on a sunny day is near impossible. thanks in advance

@JohnSisonPhotography

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely can.

Hi, saw this camera yesterday and am thinking of nuying it, but just wondered if i can attached a hamdheld micrphone to the camera? Thanks

@JohnSisonPhotography

9 жыл бұрын

Kevin Campbell You can't attach an external microphone to it unfortunately unless its one of the select Sony ones such as the ECM-XYST1M.

Hey can you add extra lens on sony cyber shot DSC-400V

Is the ISO adjustable in this model?

Hello I need a new lens cover, but I have no idea what size is needed. Please help. Thanks

What camera you use to record your reviews?

Thanks for the demo. What iis the charging process of this camera. ??

@JohnSisonPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

The camera charges the battery in camera so you just need to plug in the supplied usb cord cord to an external power point or even to a computer.

Thank you for your review. I have this camera, but I am not clear what NFC does. I was hoping I could transfer video to my smartpnone iphone6 this way. I knowwhen I'm in the "remote app" I can see when I snap a photo it goes to my phone photo library, but not when Im in video mode. LMK if there is a way I can get a better grasp of the touch feature. Thank you again.

@azpacfan

8 жыл бұрын

Basically what nfc does is pair your phone to the camera. A more direct way!

I often go planespotting near Schiphol, and before this one i had the Maginon SZ10 will this be okay for making pictures of wuock moving objects?

Haven't owned a camera before. All I need is not super heavy, noticeably clearer than iphone 6 for zoom, noticeabley better than phone for night/dark photos, and for some light editing on Adobe and display on HDTV (47"). Do I need a DSLR or a compact like this can work?

i just found out my love for photography recently. will you recommend this camera for a begginer?

@JohnSisonPhotography

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely! Sorry for the late reply.

Which camera got greater zoom the Panasonic FZ2000 bridge camera or the Sony HX400? I own the HX300

@JohnSisonPhotography

6 жыл бұрын

The HX400 has more zoom.

Deamn you made me get one..!

Hello John, i am interested in buying a camera, following have been shortlisted : 1. Sony RX100 2. Sony DSC-HX400V 3. Sony DSC-HX90V and i really think you could help me in selecting the best out of the above ;-) Please upload a video comparing all the camera, with their Best & Worst Qualities in Photos and Video with various setting and of course with editing the image or video. Thanks in advance John.

Exciting moments to watch the performence of sony,s marwal HX400V. Iam dreaming to have one in my collection, Iam crazy of Zeiss sonnar lens performence,fantastic......camera.

@JohnSisonPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

It's a great camera to add to your collection if you love the Zeiss Sonnar lenses!

Is it good to go with this or canon 1300dslr? Please let me know

From canon sx530 ,nikon coolpix p600 and sony hx400 out of three which is better to buy

thanks John, do you think this is a good camera to photogtaph insects in detail? Does it has a underwater cover? thank you

@JohnSisonPhotography

7 жыл бұрын

Its definitely capable of capturing insects in detail but for underwater covers, you may need to get a generic one that will fit the camera.

Hi, Thanks for video review. Can you shut off the sound when recording video ? Is it easy to manually focus in video mode? I would use it for filming wildlife at long range, do you think it would be suitable for this application? Thanks DG

@JohnSisonPhotography

9 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you can turn off sound recording while recording video. Manual focus is very easy especially with focus peaking and manual focus assist. For your uses it's pretty much the perfect camera for long range filming.

What settings should i keep in my hx400v?. Image quality:- fine or standard?

@xOogieBoogie3x

4 жыл бұрын

That's just for the display. Fine increases the resolution and sharpness, but uses more battery. For video if I remember, the setting pertains to higher sharpness and image processing at the expense of image stabilization. Really good for bipoded long exposure type shots; use standard if in motion.

what's the max. capacity of sd card that this camera support?

So I'm very new to the photography scene don't really know to much about it but I really want to get into it. My girlfriend bought me this camera as my very first and I really would like to learn all I can about this camera. What kind of tips could you give a beginner like me anything helps thank you.

Have you tried the HX 350? How does this compare to the HX300? thanks

I've got the dsc-hx300. Why xo you think that sony won't add a microphone port to these tyes of cameras?

@JohnSisonPhotography

10 жыл бұрын

I think its a feature that Sony would rather reserve for its higher end cameras unfortunately. Alternatively, you could use the ECM-XYST1M that sits on the hoteshoe for better sound quality.

Hey, John. Thanks for the review. I was wondering how the 400V compares to the A6000 in producing Bokeh effect. I know that having the smaller sensor won't help; but, I'd just like to get an idea of the amount of the difference. I'm trying to decide between the two cameras. Thanks.

@JohnSisonPhotography

4 жыл бұрын

Its sort of hard to give you a direct comparison without actually showing you the images side by side but it is capable of getting the bokeh effect especially if you have a lot of separation from the background, plus you're if you're shooting more on the telephoto end on the HX400. That's also the same case with the a6000. While it is easier to get bokeh, it also depends on the focal length, aperture and the sensor size does play a role in it too.

@dougjolley4849

4 жыл бұрын

@@JohnSisonPhotography I have ordered an HX400 and it should arrive today. Here's how I see it: Clearly the A6000 has some advantages including the larger sensor and the ability to change lenses (potentially to get a wider aperture so as to improve bokeh among other things). However it also has some disadvantages. I see the HX400 as being a basic "walking camera" that will likwly satisfy about 98% of my needs. As I use it, I can determine whether getting the extra 2% is worth the expense of SUPPLEMENTING my HX400 with an a6000 or other DSLR. (Not REPLACING; but, SUPPLEMENTING.) Regardless of which way I go on that, I think that the HX400 is a must-have.

Is this a better option over canon 1300D or nikon d3400 ?