Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.5MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX-M Mount
- 196g - 110 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed March 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the H400 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX mini (1") and H400 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX mini was manufactured 2 months after the H400 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX mini grades vs the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX mini over the Sony H400
| NX mini | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung NX mini
| H400 | NX mini |
|---|
Common features in the Samsung NX mini and Sony H400
| NX mini | H400 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | March 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung NX mini has outside dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the NX mini and the H400.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and H400 is 93 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX mini and H400.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX mini because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX mini will show greater detail due to its extra 0.5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Specifications
| Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX mini | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-03-19 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20.5MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 21 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX-M | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
| Total lenses | 2 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD (180 degree tilt) | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 8.80 m |
| Flash settings | Smart Flash, auto, auto + redeye reduction, fill-in, fill-in + redeye reduction, 1st curtain, 2nd curtain | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| 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 (all 30 fps) | 1280 X 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 196 gr (0.43 lb) | 628 gr (1.38 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 62 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 650 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | B740 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $530 | $268 |