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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Sony HX400V

 Galaxy Camera HX400V 
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 HX400V Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
40
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
50
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
Sony HX400V Travel photography details
69
lighter than competitors (300g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (481mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
53
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (660g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Landscape photography with Sony HX400V
50
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than others (660 grams)
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Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Sony HX400V
 Samsung Galaxy CameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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