Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
- Announced June 2013
(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
- Previous Model is Sony HX300
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Here, we are comparing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX400V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is very close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Galaxy NX was introduced 7 months earlier than the HX400V so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up versus the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX400V
| Galaxy NX | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 4.8" |  | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung Galaxy NX
| HX400V | Galaxy NX | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | June 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX400V
| Galaxy NX | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the HX400V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HX400V is 82 and 62 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and HX400V.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The more aged Galaxy NX will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-06-20 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DRIMe IV | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | HD TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495 gr (1.09 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") | 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 | 440 images | 300 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $1,300 | $448 |
