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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • Successor is Samsung NX2000
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony H400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX1100 was brought out 10 months before the H400 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX1100 grades vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony H400

 NX1100 H400 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung NX1100

 H400 NX1100 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2013Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony H400

 NX1100 H400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the NX1100 versus the H400.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and H400 is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and H400.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The NX1100 offers the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The more aged NX1100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
Sony H400 Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
40
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Street photography advice
Sony H400 Street photography advice
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography info
Sony H400 Sports photography info
56
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony H400
68
lighter than competitors (222g)
good MP (20 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
53
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (1550mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony H400 Landscape photography features
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
44
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
34
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone port
26
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
includes microphone support
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (628g)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony H400
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-11 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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) 1280 X 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BC1030 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $268