Sony A7R II vs Sony HX400V

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony A7R II vs Sony HX400V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7R II (42MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the A7R II (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The A7R II was announced 17 months after the HX400V which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7R II scores versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7R II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7R II Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A7R II has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7R II vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A7R II against the HX400V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7R II and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7R II and HX400V.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A7R II using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A7R II will result in greater detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer A7R II provides a benefit in sensor tech.