Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 III

Following is a complete comparison of the Sony HX400V versus Sony RX100 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very similar but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The HX400V was released 3 months before the RX100 III which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the HX400V grades against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX400V has physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Sony HX400V versus Sony RX100 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the HX400V and the RX100 III.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and RX100 III is 62 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and RX100 III.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The HX400V includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.