Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Released February 2013
- Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Previous Model is Sony HX300

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Overview
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").

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX400V
Galaxy Camera | HX400V | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
HX400V | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX400V
Galaxy Camera | HX400V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung Galaxy Camera | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Also Known as | Wi-Fi | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-02-19 | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-481mm (20.9x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 16 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash options | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 grams (0.66 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $450 | $448 |