Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
- Announced April 2012
- Renewed by Samsung NX1100
(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
- Released February 2014
- Succeeded the Sony HX300
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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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Photography Glossary Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony HX400V
| NX1000 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX1000
| HX400V | NX1000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 22 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX400V
| NX1000 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
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.
Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX1000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-04-19 | 2014-02-12 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 15 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 222 gr (0.49 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 840 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 320 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BC1030 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $388 | $448 |