Sony NEX-5R vs Sony HX400V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.