Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V

In this write-up, we are matching up the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX1 (9MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the HX1 (1/2.4") and HX400V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX1 was manufactured 5 years prior to the HX400V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX1 grades vs the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX1 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX1 provides outside dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX1 versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the HX1 versus the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HX1 and HX400V is 67 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX1 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The HX1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX400V will deliver more detail due to its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.