Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400
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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
- Released September 2014
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and H400 (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

The NX1 was launched 8 months after the H400 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the NX1 matches up against the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Sony H400
NX1 | H400 | |||
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Revealed | September 2014 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 8 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung NX1
H400 | NX1 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Sony H400
NX1 | H400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 offers outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX1 against the H400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and H400 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1 and H400.
Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher NX1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX1 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-09-15 | 2014-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | 153 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 201k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m (ISO 100) | 8.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 X 720 |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 550 grams (1.21 lbs) | 628 grams (1.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1363 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1900 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,500 | $268 |