Samsung NX2000 vs Sony HX400V

In this article, we will be matching up the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX400V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX2000 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NX2000 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX2000 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the HX400V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX2000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX2000 scores against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX2000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX2000 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX2000 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 65mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX2000 and Sony HX400V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the NX2000 compared to the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX2000 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX2000 and HX400V.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The NX2000 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF simpler.