Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was manufactured 11 months earlier than the HX400V and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Galaxy Camera matches up versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera provides outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy Camera versus Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy Camera and the HX400V.

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

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera and HX400V.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX400V to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Galaxy Camera is going to be behind in sensor tech.