Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Sony QX1 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony HX400V
QX1 | HX400V | |||
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Released | September 2014 | February 2014 | Newer by 7 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony QX1
HX400V | QX1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 0k | Sharper screen (+921k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony HX400V
QX1 | HX400V | |||
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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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.
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.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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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 |