Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 IV

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very close but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX400V was released 16 months earlier than the RX100 IV making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the HX400V matches up against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider 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") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX400V vs the RX100 IV.

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

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and RX100 IV.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The HX400V provides the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged HX400V will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.