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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400

Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62
Samsung NX3000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung NX3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
  • Released May 2014
  • Superseded the Samsung NX2000
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Launched February 2014
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung NX3000 and Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX3000 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX3000 was released 4 months later than the H400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NX3000 scores versus the H400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony H400

 NX3000 H400 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution461k460kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung NX3000

 H400 NX3000 

Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony H400

 NX3000 H400 
LaunchedMay 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX3000 offers external dimensions of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony H400 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX3000 and Sony H400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX3000 and the H400.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX3000 and H400 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX3000 and H400.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The NX3000 includes the larger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
40
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX3000 as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
81
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (230 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (628g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung NX3000
Sports photography with Sony H400
56
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Travel photography features
Sony H400 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (230 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
53
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (1550mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Landscape photography advice
Sony H400 Landscape photography advice
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX3000 Vlogging features
Sony H400 Vlogging features
34
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (230 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
includes external mic support
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competitors in class (628 grams)
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX3000 and Sony H400
 Samsung NX3000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX3000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-05-26 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.4-6.5
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 X 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 628g (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID B740 -
Self timer Yes (2-30 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $897 $268