Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
- Released August 2012
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX200
- Refreshed by Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Succeeded the Sony HX300

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Overview
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.

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX400V
NX210 | HX400V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX210
HX400V | NX210 | |||
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Launched | February 2014 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX400V
NX210 | HX400V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX210 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-08-14 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | 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) |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $625 | $448 |