Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 230g - 117 x 66 x 39mm
- Revealed May 2014
- Succeeded the Samsung NX2000
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- 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
- Introduced February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
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The following is a extended overview of the Samsung NX3000 versus Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX3000 (20MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the NX3000 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe NX3000 was launched 4 months after the HX400V which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX3000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the NX3000 matches up versus the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung NX3000 over the Sony HX400V
| NX3000 | HX400V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX3000
| HX400V | NX3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 461k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX3000 and Sony HX400V
| NX3000 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | May 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX3000 comes with physical measurements of 117mm x 66mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the NX3000 against the HX400V.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX3000 and HX400V is 89 and 62 respectively.
Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the NX3000 and HX400V.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The NX3000 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.
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Samsung NX3000 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
| Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung NX3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-05-26 | 2014-02-12 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 35 | 9 |
| Cross focus points | 1 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 32 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 66 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 pictures | 300 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | B740 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2-30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $897 | $448 |