Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX400V

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.

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The 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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

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).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX400V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.