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Sony HX400V vs Sony A65

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 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
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Successor is Sony A68
Photography Glossary

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Sony HX400V and Sony A65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very similar but the HX400V (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The HX400V was brought out 2 years after the A65 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the HX400V grades against the A65 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony A65

 HX400V A65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014November 2011More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony HX400V

 A65 HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony A65

 HX400V A65 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V features outer measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A65 has proportions of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the HX400V and the A65.

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and A65.

Plainly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The HX400V because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will offer more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent HX400V provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography details
Sony A65 Portrait photography details
51
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography features
Sony A65 Street photography features
50
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (660 grams)
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (660g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
Sony A65 Landscape photography info
49
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX400V Vlogging features
Sony A65 Vlogging features
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (660 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony A65
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony SLT-A65
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-02-12 2011-11-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.3 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 10.00 m
Flash modes Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 622 grams (1.37 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 717
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 560 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $448 $700