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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400

Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46
Samsung GX-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung GX-10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced September 2006
  • New Model is Samsung GX-20
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
Photography Glossary

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H400, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX-10 (10MP) and H400 (20MP) and the GX-10 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX-10 was announced 8 years earlier than the H400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX-10 scores against the H400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Sony H400

 GX-10 H400 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung GX-10

 H400 GX-10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014September 2006More modern by 90 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kClearer display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-10 and Sony H400

 GX-10 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-10 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung GX-10 versus Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GX-10 against the H400.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-10 and H400 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-10 and H400.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX-10 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will produce greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged GX-10 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
40
decent MP (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Sports photography features
Sony H400 Sports photography features
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Travel photography factors
Sony H400 Travel photography factors
49
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
53
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (628 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-10 Landscape photography details
Sony H400 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-10
Vlogging with Sony H400
9
can't shoot video
26
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have mic support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung GX-10 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-10 and Sony H400
 Samsung GX-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung GX-10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-09-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 210k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.64x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 793 grams (1.75 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $850 $268