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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400

Portability
93
Imaging
52
Features
68
Overall
58
Samsung NX mini front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung NX mini
(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
Sony H400
(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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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Overview

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.

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The 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 typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution461k460kSharper 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 
ReleasedMarch 2014February 2014Same generation
Screen sizing3"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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX mini Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX mini as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
lack of image stabilization
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX mini Sports photography information
Sony H400 Sports photography information
54
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
better than average battery power (650 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX mini Travel photography info
Sony H400 Travel photography info
76
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (20.5MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
53
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (628g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX mini
Landscape photography with Sony H400
68
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20.5 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (650 shots)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX mini
Vlogging with Sony H400
38
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (196g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
26
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung NX mini vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX mini and Sony H400
 Samsung NX miniSony 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