Sony HX400V vs Sony WX5

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX400V vs Sony WX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was launched 3 years after the WX5 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the HX400V scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Sony HX400V vs Sony WX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HX400V against the WX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and WX5 is 62 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and WX5.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX400V to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher HX400V is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.