Sony HX400V vs Sony RX10 IV

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony HX400V versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is relatively close but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX400V was released 4 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the HX400V matches up versus the RX10 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX400V versus Sony RX10 IV in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the HX400V versus the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and RX10 IV is 62 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and RX10 IV.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HX400V features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The older HX400V will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.