Leica M-Monochrom vs Sony HX400V

Following is a in-depth overview of the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony HX400V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Leica and Sony. The image resolution of the M-Monochrom (18MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively similar but the M-Monochrom (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The M-Monochrom was announced 21 months before the HX400V which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M-Monochrom being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M-Monochrom grades against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Leica M-Monochrom and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Leica M-Monochrom Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Leica M-Monochrom has physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Leica M-Monochrom versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M-Monochrom compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M-Monochrom and HX400V is 78 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M-Monochrom and HX400V.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The M-Monochrom using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will deliver more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged M-Monochrom is going to be behind in sensor technology.