Sony Cybershot DSC-H400

2045 reviews

May, 2024

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usability (36)
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price (7)
durability (6)

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portability (16)
size (13)
performance (11)
screen (8)
lens (7)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2045 reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-H400. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the price and battery. The image quality and zoom are also mentioned favorably. The focus and screen get critical reviews, and there are some mixed reviews about the lens.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cybershot DSC-H400 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 187 user reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-H400 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cybershot DSC-H400

alaTest has collected and analyzed 271 user reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-H400 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviews about the size and usability are overall positive.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Cybershot DSC-H400

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-H400 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.ca.

67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Cyber-shot H400 pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Looking for a huge zoom? Then look no further. The Sony Cyber-shot H400 has a whopping 63x optical zoom lens that provides a 24.5-1550mm equivalent focal

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pcworld.com)

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The DSC-H400 has a 63x(!) zoom. But it also has some limitations you'll have to work around.

63x optical zoom ; Solid and weighty build ; Standard manual features alongside fully automatic operation

Video resolution limited to a maximum 1280x720 pixels ; Soft image quality

So whilst the H400 isn’t the best bridge camera we have ever comes across, it’s the best for this price at least.

May, 2014

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Expert review by : Michael Palmer (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-H400

Sony has announced the Cyber-shot DSC-H400, a high zoom point and shoot digital camera. While the H400 is (to some people) limited by its 20.1-megapixel CCD image sensor to 720p HD Video Recording, it does feature an astounding 63x optical zoom lens...

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Ilse Jurriën (letsgodigital.org)

Sony CyberShot H400

Sony CyberShot DSC-H400 zoom camera : There are high-zoom cameras and there is the incredible Cyber-shot H400 with an incredible 63x optical zoom range - the highest ever in a compact digital camera. Nothing is out of reach of the extraordinary...

Intelligent Auto takes the guesswork out of achieving top-quality results. The Sony CyberShot DSC-H400 automatically recognises a wide range of shooting scenes, taking care of exposure and other settings so you can focus on what’s happening in front of...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is an affordable super-zoom camera, offering a 63x, 24.5-1550mm zoom lens, 20.1 megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor, 720p HD video recording with stereo sound, and Sweep Panoramas. Other key features of the Sony H400 include a 3...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is a rather unexciting super-zoom camera with one stand-out feature, at least in marketing terms - its mammoth 63x, 24.5-1550mm lens. Whilst this sounds incredible on paper and is sure to gain the DSC-H400 more attention...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Sony H400 Review

Are you consumed by your need for zoom? If so, the Sony H400 may put a skip in your step. This SLR-styled, fixed-lens camera offers more zoom than you could shake a tree full of sticks at, ensuring you'll have a tighter-cropped photo of your kids at...

Available from March 2014, the Sony H400 ships only in a black-bodied version for about US$320.

Feb, 2014

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Expert review by : Ken McMahon (cameralabs.com)

Sony Cyber-shot H400

The Sony Cyber-shot H400 is a bridge super-zoom with a massive 63.3x optical range. Launched in February 2014 alongside the 35x H300, these models join the H200 released at the beginning of the year to form a budget range below the more...

Massive 63.3x zoom lens

Poor electronic viewfinder quality ; CCD streaking artifacts on movies ; No Photo Creativity modes ; No customisation options ; No 1080p full HD video ; Limited Picture Effects ; No Wifi

Anyone looking for an inexpensive camera with an extraordinarily long zoom range might be very pleased with the H400. Few other cameras even come close to its 63.3x reach and those that do cost a lot more. But they also offer many other things besides...

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

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very good camera easy to use good looking piece of equipment

May, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Having fun learning about the camera

I am happy with the photos and l am happy with the camera and l will post pictures

May, 2018

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Consumer review (very.co.uk)

Excellent option for value/quality

Only have started to familiarise myself with the DSC-H400, but seems to fit the bill an de meeting my expectations. Bought as replacement of my old Fuji FinePix S5600 (which feels tiny in hands now). And as an alternative to my Nikon 3100 + 18-55mm +...

May, 2018

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