Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V

Let's look much closer at the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was announced 10 months before the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the NX1100 grades against the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1100 has outer measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1100 versus Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 compared to the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1100 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX1100 and HX400V.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The NX1100 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The older NX1100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.