Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung NX1000 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX1000 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was introduced 22 months before the HX400V making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the NX1000 scores against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX1000 compared to the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1000 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The NX1000 has got the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more aged NX1000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.