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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 vs Sony H400 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was launched 11 months before the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony H400

 Galaxy Camera H400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k460kClearer display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 H400 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedFebruary 2014February 2013Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H400

 Galaxy Camera H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides physical measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the H400.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy Camera and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy Camera and H400.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony H400 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older Galaxy Camera is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography details
Sony H400 Portrait photography details
39
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Street photography with Sony H400
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
Sony H400 Sports photography factors
49
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography advice
Sony H400 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony H400
49
focusing manually
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
36
rather wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic socket
lighter than average in class (300g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
26
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony H400
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Also called as Wi-Fi -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-19 2014-02-13
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core Bionz(R)
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 922k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 8.80 m
Flash options - 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 300g (0.66 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Physical 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 All around 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 form - Battery Pack
Self timer - Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $268