Sony HX400V vs Sony HX7V

Below is a extensive assessment of the Sony HX400V versus Sony HX7V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was manufactured 2 years later than the HX7V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HX400V grades against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will 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 HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Sony HX400V versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX400V versus the HX7V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and HX7V is 62 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and HX7V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX400V to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer HX400V should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.