Nikon D6 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D6 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the D6 (21MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched but the D6 (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The D6 was brought out 6 years after the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D6 matches up versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D6 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 has got physical dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Compare the Nikon D6 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D6 against the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and HX400V is 50 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D6 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D6 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D6 will give you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher D6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.