Sony HX400V vs Sony RX1R II

Below is a extended comparison of the Sony HX400V and Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the HX400V (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The HX400V was unveiled 20 months earlier than the RX1R II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HX400V matches up versus the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V enjoys exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX400V and Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX400V compared to the RX1R II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and RX1R II is 62 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and RX1R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HX400V with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Sony RX1R II will produce extra detail having an extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older HX400V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.