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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
67
Imaging
32
Features
36
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Sony HX1
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Sony HX400V

 HX1 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony HX1

 HX400V HX1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2009Fresher by 58 months
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX1 and Sony HX400V

 HX1 HX400V 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
51
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (544g)
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX1 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (9 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX1 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
48
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (544g)
low MP (9 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
39
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (9MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX1 Vlogging info
Sony HX400V Vlogging info
22
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1440 x 1080 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (544 grams)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (660g)
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Sony HX1 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX1 and Sony HX400V
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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