Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX400V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S1R was revealed 5 years later than the HX400V and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the S1R scores versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony HX400V
S1R | HX400V | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | February 2014 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Crisper screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic S1R
HX400V | S1R |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony HX400V
S1R | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic S1R versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1R versus the HX400V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and HX400V is 54 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and HX400V.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1R with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will deliver extra detail because of its extra 27MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 8000 x 6000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1020g (2.25 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 100 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 3525 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 300 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Two | Single |
Price at launch | $3,698 | $448 |