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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released June 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony RX1R II
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is very close but the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX1R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The HX400V was introduced 8 months after the RX1R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX400V grades vs the RX1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony RX1R

 HX400V RX1R 
ReleasedFebruary 2014June 2013More modern by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony HX400V

 RX1R HX400V 
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony RX1R

 HX400V RX1R 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V has exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

See the Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the HX400V versus the RX1R.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and RX1R is 62 and 79 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and RX1R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX400V with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1R will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX400V is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography features
Sony RX1R Portrait photography features
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
82
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX400V
Street photography with Sony RX1R
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660g)
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography features
Sony RX1R Sports photography features
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
low fps (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R Travel photography factors
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (660g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (270 shots)
more heavy than average in class (482g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
66
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging information
Sony RX1R Vlogging information
29
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660g)
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony RX1R
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-06-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/2.0
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 6.00 m
Flash options Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 482 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 91
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 300 images 270 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
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