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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
83 Imaging
61 Features
73 Overall
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Samsung NX20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX400V, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX20 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX20 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The NX20 was manufactured 22 months earlier than the HX400V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the NX20 matches up versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 NX20 HX400V 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX20

		

		

			
 HX400V NX20 
LaunchedFebruary 2014April 2012More recent by 22 months
Display resolution921k614kCrisper display (+307k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 NX20 HX400V 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX20 provides outside dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Samsung NX20 and Sony HX400V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NX20 compared to the HX400V.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and HX400V is 83 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and HX400V.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The NX20 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF easier. The older NX20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
Sony HX400V Portrait photography information
76
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
51
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20MP)
 features face detect focusing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Samsung NX20 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
50
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Samsung NX20 Sports photography features
Sony HX400V Sports photography features
60
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
55
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Samsung NX20
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
77
 lighter than competitors in class (341g)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 lack of Timelapse recording
53
 MP count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Samsung NX20 Landscape photography info
Sony HX400V Landscape photography info
70
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse recording
49
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Samsung NX20 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
78
 selfie friendly display
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone support
 lighter than competitors in class (341 grams)
 lack of image stabilization
29
 fairly wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with microphone jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others in class (660g)
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Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX20 and Sony HX400V
 Samsung NX20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-20 2014-02-12
Body design SLR-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 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 11.00 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options 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)
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 341 gr (0.75 lbs) 660 gr (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 785 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP1130 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature    
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 $1,100 $448