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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was revealed 17 months prior to the H400 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 3G scores versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony H400

 Galaxy Camera 3G H400 
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 H400 Galaxy Camera 3G 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Screen resolution460k0kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H400

 Galaxy Camera 3G H400 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G comes with external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G against the H400.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and H400.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H400 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera 3G will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Portrait photography with Sony H400
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography details
Sony H400 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (305 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
72
lighter than others in class (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Landscape photography advice
Sony H400 Landscape photography advice
47
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
44
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Vlogging with Sony H400
36
decently wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (305g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
26
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than others in class (628 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony H400
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-08-29 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 1.4GHz Quad-Core 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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution - 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 30s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lbs) 628 gr (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $606 $268