Nikon A1000 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon A1000 and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 5 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1000 scores against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 offers outside dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1000 against the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and HX400V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A1000 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.