Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 VI

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony HX400V and Sony RX100 VI, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is relatively close but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX400V was introduced 5 years earlier than the RX100 VI and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX400V matches up versus the RX100 VI when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V features physical dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HX400V against the RX100 VI.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and RX100 VI is 62 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and RX100 VI.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The HX400V contains the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older HX400V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.