Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony HX400V
NEX-5 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-5
HX400V | NEX-5 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | June 2010 | Fresher by 44 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony HX400V
NEX-5 | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |