Sony HX400V vs Sony WX30

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony HX400V versus Sony WX30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and WX30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was revealed 2 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the HX400V scores versus the WX30 with respect to 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-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V comes with 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony HX400V versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the HX400V against the WX30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX400V and WX30 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and WX30.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer HX400V should have an edge in sensor innovation.