Sony HX400V vs Sony A65
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Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 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
- Revealed February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are available at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony A65
HX400V | A65 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | November 2011 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Sony HX400V
A65 | HX400V | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony A65
HX400V | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same 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).
Analyze the Sony HX400V and Sony A65 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and A65 is 62 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony A65 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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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 |