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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Replaced the Sony HX300
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • New Model is Sony RX100 II
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Sony HX400V and Sony RX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively close but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX400V was revealed 18 months later than the RX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX400V grades against the RX100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony RX100

 HX400V RX100 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2012More recent by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony HX400V

 RX100 HX400V 
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony RX100

 HX400V RX100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V features physical 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) whilst the Sony RX100 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX400V and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the HX400V versus the RX100.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and RX100 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and RX100.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HX400V contains the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The newer HX400V will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
Portrait photography with Sony RX100
51
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Street photography camera
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (660 grams)
79
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography info
Sony RX100 Sports photography info
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
65
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography features
Sony RX100 Travel photography features
53
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
lighter than competition in class (240g)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging information
Sony RX100 Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (660g)
38
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony RX100
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-02-12 2012-08-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) -
Flash settings Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 240 grams (0.53 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 390
Other
Battery life 300 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $448 $448