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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 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
  • Announced February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony HX400V versus Sony WX220, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the WX220 (18MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was introduced at a similar time to the WX220 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the HX400V scores against the WX220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony WX220

 HX400V WX220 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Sony HX400V

 WX220 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony WX220

 HX400V WX220 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2014Similar age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX400V has physical 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 WX220 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX400V versus Sony WX220 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the HX400V compared to the WX220.

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and WX220 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and WX220.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony HX400V to deliver more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography factors
Sony WX220 Portrait photography factors
51
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (660g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Sports photography camera
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
Sony WX220 Travel photography factors
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
Landscape photography with Sony WX220
49
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging details
Sony WX220 Vlogging details
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (660 grams)
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony WX220
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 121 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 210 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $448 $198