Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2012
- Succeeded the Samsung NX11
- Updated by Samsung NX30
(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

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX20 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

The NX20 was unveiled 22 months prior to the H400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the NX20 grades vs the H400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony H400
NX20 | H400 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+154k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung NX20
H400 | NX20 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony H400
NX20 | H400 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 enjoys external dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 versus the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX20 and H400 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and H400.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The NX20 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older NX20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX20 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-04-20 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 15 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 11.00 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 341g (0.75 pounds) | 628g (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 75 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 785 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $1,100 | $268 |