Sony A99 II vs Sony HX400V

Below, we will be looking at the Sony A99 II versus Sony HX400V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the A99 II (42MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the A99 II (Full frame) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The A99 II was introduced 2 years after the HX400V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A99 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the A99 II grades versus the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A99 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Sony A99 II Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony A99 II features exterior measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 76mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 849 grams (1.87 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A99 II vs the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A99 II and HX400V is 57 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A99 II and HX400V.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A99 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony A99 II will offer you greater detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern A99 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.