Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V
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Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
- Successor is Sony a5100
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony a5000 and Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the a5000 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched but the a5000 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe a5000 was released at a similar time to the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the a5000 matches up vs the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a5000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony a5000 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Sony HX400V
a5000 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony a5000
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Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Sony a5000 and Sony HX400V
a5000 | HX400V | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | February 2014 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony a5000 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Contrast the Sony a5000 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the a5000 against the HX400V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the a5000 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.
Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the a5000 and HX400V.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The a5000 uses the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier.
Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony a5000 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-07 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
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 distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest 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 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | 269 gr (0.59 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1089 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 pictures | 300 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $448 | $448 |