Sony A6500 vs Sony HX400V

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony A6500 and Sony HX400V, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A6500 (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A6500 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A6500 was announced 2 years later than the HX400V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A6500 scores vs the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A6500 comes with external measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6500 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A6500 versus the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6500 and HX400V is 81 and 62 respectively.

Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6500 and HX400V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A6500 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony A6500 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern A6500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.