Sony A7S II vs Sony HX400V

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Sony A7S II versus Sony HX400V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the A7S II (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the A7S II (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The A7S II was brought out 21 months later than the HX400V which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the A7S II scores against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A7S II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A7S II Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Sony A7S II features physical dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A7S II against the HX400V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A7S II and HX400V is 68 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S II and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A7S II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX400V will render greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent A7S II should have an edge in sensor technology.