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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Sony HX400V

 NEX-6 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony NEX-6

 HX400V NEX-6 
LaunchedFebruary 2014March 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Sony NEX-6 and Sony HX400V

 NEX-6 HX400V 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Street photography highlights
Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
Sony HX400V Travel photography information
75
lighter than competitors (345g)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (660g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
32
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (660g)
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Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-6 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha NEX-6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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