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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5T
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX400V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-5R was manufactured 17 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the NEX-5R matches up vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony HX400V

 NEX-5R HX400V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-5R

 HX400V NEX-5R 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2012Newer by 17 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX400V

 NEX-5R HX400V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R has got external measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the NEX-5R against the HX400V.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NEX-5R and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and HX400V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NEX-5R due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5R will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
Sony HX400V Street photography advice
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
68
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography advice
Sony HX400V Travel photography advice
73
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (660g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
31
touchscreen
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
29
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (660g)
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-08-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes 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 synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (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 rating 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $750 $448