Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V

Let's look closer at the Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was announced 10 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX400V matches up versus the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V comes with external measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check the Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the HX400V versus the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and HX50V is 62 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and HX50V.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent HX400V will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.