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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony HX400V and Sony RX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX1 (24MP) is relatively close but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX400V was introduced 12 months after the RX1 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX400V matches up versus the RX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony RX1

 HX400V RX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013More modern by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony HX400V

 RX1 HX400V 
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony RX1

 HX400V RX1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V enjoys external measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX400V compared to the RX1.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and RX1 is 62 and 79 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and RX1.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX400V with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX1 will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer HX400V is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
Portrait photography with Sony RX1
51
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
82
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography details
Sony RX1 Street photography details
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660g)
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX400V
Travel photography with Sony RX1
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
Sony RX1 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
65
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX400V
Vlogging with Sony RX1
29
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony RX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 6.00 m
Flash modes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 482g (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
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