Samsung GX-1S vs Sony H400

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H400, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and H400 (20MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-1S was brought out 9 years prior to the H400 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GX-1S scores vs the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung GX-1S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung GX-1S has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Samsung GX-1S and Sony H400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GX-1S vs the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and H400 is 68 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-1S and H400.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX-1S because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H400 will show more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.