Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Revealed March 2013
- Successor is Sony A6000
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- 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
- Launched February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe NEX-6 was launched 10 months before the HX400V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the HX400V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony HX400V
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-6
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Launched | February 2014 | March 2013 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony HX400V
NEX-6 | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-6 offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Sony NEX-6 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the NEX-6 against the HX400V.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and HX400V is 85 and 62 respectively.
Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-6 and HX400V.
Clearly, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-6 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NEX-6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-03-25 | 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 measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 99 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45� | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 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) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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, 24 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 345 grams (0.76 lb) | 660 grams (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1018 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 300 photographs |
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 feature | 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 | Single | Single |
Retail price | $365 | $448 |