Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 V

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 V, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") come with different sensor measurements.

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The HX400V was released 3 years prior to the RX100 V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HX400V scores vs the RX100 V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V has got outside 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 V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX400V vs the RX100 V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and RX100 V is 62 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and RX100 V.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The HX400V includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh harder. The older HX400V will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.