Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 VII

On this page, we will be matching up the Sony HX400V vs Sony RX100 VII, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty similar but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor measurements.

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The HX400V was manufactured 6 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX400V grades against the RX100 VII in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V offers outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the HX400V against the RX100 VII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and RX100 VII is 62 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and RX100 VII.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The HX400V comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older HX400V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.