Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V/Sony-HX400V-front.jpg)
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Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Older Model is Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Older Model is Sony HX30V
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Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Overview
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.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony HX50V
HX400V | HX50V | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2013 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony HX400V
HX50V | HX400V |
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Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony HX50V
HX400V | HX50V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V size comparison Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and HX50V is 62 and 89 respectively.
![Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
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.
![Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX400V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX50V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony HX400V vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-12 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 lb) | 272 gr (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
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 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $448 | $439 |