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Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony HX300
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
Photography Glossary

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Sony HX400V versus Sony TX1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the HX400V (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The HX400V was revealed 4 years after the TX1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX400V matches up vs the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony TX1

 HX400V TX1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014August 2009More modern by 56 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony HX400V

 TX1 HX400V 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony TX1

 HX400V TX1 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V has exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX400V versus Sony TX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the HX400V vs the TX1.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and TX1 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and TX1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX400V having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern HX400V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
Sony TX1 Portrait photography advice
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX400V
Street photography with Sony TX1
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
31
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging highlights
Sony TX1 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (660g)
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-02-12 2009-08-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus range 1cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.00 m
Flash modes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $448 $350