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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close but the QX1 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The QX1 was unveiled 7 months after the HX400V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the QX1 matches up vs the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX400V

 QX1 HX400V 
ReleasedSeptember 2014February 2014Newer by 7 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony QX1

 HX400V QX1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3""Bigger screen (+3")
Screen resolution921k0kSharper screen (+921k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX400V

 QX1 HX400V 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony QX1 enjoys outer measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Contrast the Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the QX1 vs the HX400V.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and HX400V.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The QX1 contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier. The more modern QX1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
66
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
51
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
69
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (216 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery life (440 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
71
good battery life (440 shots)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
53
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (660g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
64
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
small screen ( inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (216g)
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Lens-style Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-09-03 2014-02-12
Physical type Lens-style SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5456 x 3632 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal - 3 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 216g (0.48 lb) 660g (1.46 lb)
Dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $448