Sony HX400V vs Sony HX99

Here, we will be matching up the Sony HX400V and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the HX400V (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The HX400V was revealed 5 years before the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the HX400V matches up vs the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX400V enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX400V and Sony HX99 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the HX400V against the HX99.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and HX99 is 62 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and HX99.

Clearly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The HX400V having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX400V will give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older HX400V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.