Sony HX400V vs Sony A99

Below is a extensive overview of the Sony HX400V and Sony A99, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the HX400V (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The HX400V was announced 15 months later than the A99 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the HX400V grades versus the A99 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has proportions of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX400V against the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and A99 is 62 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and A99.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The HX400V using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A99 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger HX400V should have a benefit in sensor innovation.