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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5N
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5 was revealed 4 years before the HX400V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the NEX-5 scores vs the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX400V

 NEX-5 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-5

 HX400V NEX-5 
IntroducedFebruary 2014June 2010Fresher by 44 months
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX400V

 NEX-5 HX400V 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NEX-5 vs the HX400V.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and HX400V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will provide greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
72
focusing manually
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony NEX-5
Sports photography with Sony HX400V
52
good resolution (14MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
59
good resolution (14MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
68
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (14 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging details
Sony HX400V Vlogging details
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (660g)
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-07 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3056 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 287 grams (0.63 pounds) 660 grams (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $448