Sony NEX-6 vs Sony HX400V

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.

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.

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.

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.