Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Launched April 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX11
(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
- Old Model is Sony HX300
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe NX10 was announced 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX10 grades vs the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony HX400V
NX10 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX10
HX400V | NX10 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | April 2010 | More modern by 46 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 614k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX400V
NX10 | HX400V | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 features physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
See the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the NX10 versus the HX400V.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and HX400V is 80 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and HX400V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will show more detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-04-07 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 614 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 300 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $626 | $448 |