Sony Alpha a5000 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Sony Alpha a5000: 269 g ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400: 660 g
- Sensor size: Sony Alpha a5000: 23.5 x 15.6 mm ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400: 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm)
- Sensor resolution: Sony Alpha a5000: 5508 x 3648 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400: 5208 x 3916
- Effective megapixels: Sony Alpha a5000: 20.1 ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400: 20.4
- Max. video mode: Sony Alpha a5000: 1920x1080 (60i/24p) ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400: 1920x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
- Battery: Sony Alpha a5000: Lithium-ion NP-FW50 battery ; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400: NP-BX1
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400 (20.4).
| Specification | Sony Alpha a5000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Alpha a5000 | Cyber-shot DSC-HX400 |
| Year | 2014 | 2014 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7 mm | 129.6 x 93.2 x 103.2 mm |
| Weight | 269 g | 660 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.5 x 15.6 mm | 1/2.3" (~ 6.16 x 4.62 mm) |
| Sensor resolution | 5508 x 3648 | 5208 x 3916 |
| Crop factor | 1.53 | 5.62 |
| Total megapixels | 20.4 | 21.1 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.1 | 20.4 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 5184 x 3888 |
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 16000 | 80 - 3200 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 1920x1080 (60i/24p) | 1920x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460,800 dots | 921,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | — | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-ion NP-FW50 battery | NP-BX1 |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Max aperture | — | f2.8 - f6.3 |
| Max. aperture (35mm equiv.) | — | f15.7 - f35.4 |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | — | 24 - 1200 mm |
| Optical zoom | — | 50x |
| Digital zoom | Yes | Yes |
| Macro focus range | — | 1 cm |