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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Replaced the Samsung NX1000
  • New Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony HX400V

 NX1100 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX1100

 HX400V NX1100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014April 2013More recent by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX400V

 NX1100 HX400V 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX400V Portrait photography advice
77
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
51
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1100
Street photography with Sony HX400V
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography advice
Sony HX400V Sports photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX1100
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
68
lighter than competition in class (222g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
53
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
49
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (660 grams)
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX400V
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-11 2014-02-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
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
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 222 grams (0.49 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos 300 photos
Battery form 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 recording
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
Price at launch $600 $448