Everyone loves a superzoom. Sony has updated its HX line with the beefed-up Cyber-shot HX400V model to inject a dash of speed into proceedings. The HX400V is, for the most part, a mirror image of the earlier HX300V camera from last year.

The Sony HX400V is a bridge camera, which means it sits somewhere between a compact and SLR. However, these days there are so many cameras that occupy this territory that it feels less like a bridge and more a spaghetti junction.

What a fantastic camera,looks and feels like a DSLR.I've owned a lot of cameras over the years and I have to say this has to be the best yet.Very happy with everything about it.

Carl Zeiss Lens; 50x optical zoom; 20Mp; GPS; NFC; Play Memories Store; No RAW support

I bought this camera before going for a trip to Morocco. I am completely amateur, but I like photography and decided to buy it to register our trips. Before buying I checked with my cousin who is a professional photographer, which one is the best option among SONY DSC H400/ SONY DSC HX400/ CANON...

When I am on holiday I really do not want to keep changing lenses if I see some wildlife and then back again for scenic shots. This bridge camera is a great compromise and the picture quality is very good, the steady shot is very effective making handheld pictures at the long end of the zoom a...

Very good product,dslr like point and shoot camera,good for people who are beginners in photography world,sony has released dsc hx350 which has same resolution,sensor,lens and build shape but lacks many features like no gps,no eye sensor for view finder,no nfc and wifi,no play memories apps..

The Sony HX400 is an excellent extended zoom camera that's a good fit as a family camera because of its versatility. It's not recommended for enthusiasts and intermediate photographers, but casual shooters and even beginners will find plenty to like about this camera.

Pros: This big bad Sony, is truly the greatest!! Powerful, bright, Carl Zeiss lens, do I need to say more. Best camera deal, which I have ever experienced. This is so powerful, make sure you can handle it, as it might just take charge of you.

The Sony HX400V is a first-rate super-zoom that improves on its predecessor in numerous ways. The headline improvements – a new sensor and powerful processor are welcome, but it's the smaller incremental changes that impressed me more.

50x optical zoom; Excellent stabilisation; Built-in GPS and Wifi with NFC; 1080p50/60 HD video with PASM; Hot shoe / Accessory port

Low resolution electronic viewfinder; Lacks a touch screen; No High speed movie modes; No RAW mode

Firstly...there is no such thing as a semi DSLR, its either a point and shoot or a DSLR. Sony HX400V is an advanced point and shoot camera, and what a camera it is. I own a Nikon D5200 DSLR and have also used Sony HX400V.