Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony HX400V

Below is a extensive analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was introduced 17 months before the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Galaxy Camera 3G grades versus the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys external dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 3G and HX400V.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX400V to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 3G is going to be behind in sensor innovation.