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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony H400

 Galaxy Camera 2 H400 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 H400 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H400

 Galaxy Camera 2 H400 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Sony H400
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography highlights
Sony H400 Street photography highlights
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others (283 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Sony H400
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery (400 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Travel photography with Sony H400
73
good battery (400 per charge)
lighter than others (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
Sony H400 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony H400
37
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic port
lighter than others (283 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
26
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony H400
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-02 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 8.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 grams (0.62 pounds) 628 grams (1.38 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $268