Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a extended assessment of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was launched 4 years before the HX400V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the NX11 matches up against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX11 comes with exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") and 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).

Check out the Samsung NX11 versus Sony HX400V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX11 versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and HX400V is 80 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the NX11 and HX400V.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX11 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will give extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.