Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500
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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Sony HX300
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Photography Glossary Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HX400V was announced 14 months prior to the WX500 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the HX400V scores against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony WX500
| HX400V | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX400V
| WX500 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2015 |  | February 2014 | More recent by 14 months |
Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony WX500
| HX400V | WX500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Look at the Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the HX400V against the WX500.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and WX500 is 62 and 91 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX400V and WX500.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older HX400V will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony WX500 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-02-12 | 2015-04-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 236g (0.52 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $448 | $348 |