Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400

Let's look closer at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 2 was revealed within a month of the H400 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores versus the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has physical measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 vs the H400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 2 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 2 and H400.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony H400 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.