Sony HX400V vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony HX400V and Sony W800, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was revealed at a similar time to the W800 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the HX400V matches up against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony HX400V enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the HX400V vs the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and W800 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and W800.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration.