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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Successor is Samsung NX210
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
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony HX300
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The NX200 was brought out 23 months prior to the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the NX200 matches up versus the HX400V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX400V

 NX200 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX200

 HX400V NX200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k614kSharper display (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX400V

 NX200 HX400V 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the NX200 compared to the HX400V.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the NX200 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and HX400V.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The NX200 provides the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older NX200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung NX200
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
76
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography factors
Sony HX400V Street photography factors
73
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (223g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
55
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Sony HX400V
68
lighter than competition (223g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
53
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX400V Landscape photography information
70
manual focus
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX200
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
34
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
29
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (660g)
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony HX400V
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-28 2014-02-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
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)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 614k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
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), 1280 x 720 (60 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 300 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $818 $448