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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II 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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 III
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Sony HX400V and Sony RX100 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly similar but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX400V was introduced 8 months later than the RX100 II and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX400V matches up vs the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony RX100 II

 HX400V RX100 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony HX400V

 RX100 II HX400V 
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony RX100 II

 HX400V RX100 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V has got physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX400V vs the RX100 II.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and RX100 II is 62 and 89 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and RX100 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizing. The HX400V includes the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern HX400V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography advice
Sony RX100 II Street photography advice
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than average (660 grams)
85
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX400V
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
53
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (660g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
80
better than average battery power (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX400V
Vlogging with Sony RX100 II
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (660 grams)
37
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (281 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony RX100 II
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-02-12 2013-06-27
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 160
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type 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 Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
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 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 281 gr (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 483
Other
Battery life 300 photos 350 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
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 1 1
Retail cost $448 $598