Sony HX400V vs Sony HX5

Below is a thorough overview of the Sony HX400V and Sony HX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the HX400V (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor size.

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The HX400V was brought out 3 years later than the HX5 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX400V grades versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX400V vs the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and HX5 is 62 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and HX5.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX400V because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony HX400V will render extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer HX400V is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.