Sony HX400V vs Sony ZV-1

Here, we will be comparing the Sony HX400V versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the HX400V (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The HX400V was revealed 7 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the HX400V scores versus the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V and Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V has external measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX400V versus Sony ZV-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the HX400V vs the ZV-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX400V and ZV-1 is 62 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the HX400V and ZV-1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The HX400V provides the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older HX400V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.