Sony HX400V vs Sony RX10 III

Here is a in depth analysis of the Sony HX400V versus Sony RX10 III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is very similar but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX400V was released 3 years before the RX10 III and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX400V matches up against the RX10 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V comes with external 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 RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX400V versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX400V vs the RX10 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and RX10 III is 62 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and RX10 III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The HX400V includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older HX400V is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.