Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V

Following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX210 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is relatively well matched but the NX210 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The NX210 was brought out 18 months prior to the HX400V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX210 matches up against the HX400V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX210 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX210 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the NX210 vs the HX400V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX210 and HX400V is 90 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX210 and HX400V.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The NX210 features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged NX210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.