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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400

Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Samsung GX-1L front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung GX-1L
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 570g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Introduced February 2006
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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and H400 (20MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1L was introduced 9 years earlier than the H400 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GX-1L grades vs the H400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung GX-1L over the Sony H400

 GX-1L H400 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung GX-1L

 H400 GX-1L 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2006More recent by 97 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Common features in the Samsung GX-1L and Sony H400

 GX-1L H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L features physical dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-1L vs the H400.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX-1L and H400 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX-1L and H400.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX-1L with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will deliver greater detail using its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung GX-1L as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
megapixel count low (6MP)
40
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Street photography info
Sony H400 Street photography info
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (570g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
51
amazing zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung GX-1L
Travel photography with Sony H400
52
lighter than competitors (570 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
53
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung GX-1L Landscape photography highlights
Sony H400 Landscape photography highlights
47
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung GX-1L
Vlogging with Sony H400
9
no video shooting
26
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung GX-1L vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung GX-1L and Sony H400
 Samsung GX-1LSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung GX-1L Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-02-24 2014-02-13
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3008 x 2008 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 5 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Total lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 210 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 570 gr (1.26 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $268