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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(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
  • Launched August 2012
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 4G was revealed 17 months earlier than the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Galaxy Camera 4G matches up against the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Sony HX400V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX400V 
Display sizing4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 HX400V Galaxy Camera 4G 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2012Fresher by 17 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kSharper display (+921k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX400V

 Galaxy Camera 4G HX400V 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G provides exterior 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) whilst 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy Camera 4G and the HX400V.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 4G and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX400V to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera 4G is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
51
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
Sony HX400V Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (305 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
Sony HX400V Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
Sony HX400V Travel photography features
72
lighter than average (305 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
53
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (660 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography factors
Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
47
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
Sony HX400V Vlogging factors
36
decently wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (660g)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G and Sony HX400V
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4GSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-29 2014-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution - 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-481mm (20.9x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 305 grams (0.67 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 - 300 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $550 $448