Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX400V

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.