Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX400V

Here is a complete review of the Samsung NX100 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the NX100 (15MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the NX100 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was manufactured 4 years before the HX400V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX100 matches up against the HX400V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX100 offers external measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX100 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the NX100 versus the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and HX400V is 88 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NX100 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX400V will offer greater detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.