Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Announced April 2009
(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
- Launched February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300
Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony HX400V
HX1 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony HX1
HX400V | HX1 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | April 2009 | Fresher by 58 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony HX400V
HX1 | HX400V | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
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.
Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-04-22 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 9MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.20 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1440x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 544 gr (1.20 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 300 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FH50 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $47,999 | $448 |