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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX210 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs

Samsung NX210
(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
Sony HX400V
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Sony HX400V

 NX210 HX400V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX210

 HX400V NX210 
LaunchedFebruary 2014August 2012More modern by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k614kCrisper screen (+307k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX210 and Sony HX400V

 NX210 HX400V 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V size comparison

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

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
51
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
73
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (222g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
Sony HX400V Sports photography details
55
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX210 Travel photography factors
Sony HX400V Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (222 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
53
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX210 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX400V Landscape photography highlights
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX210 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX400V as a Vlogging camera
34
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (222g)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
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Samsung NX210 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX210 and Sony HX400V
 Samsung NX210Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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