Samsung NX300M vs Sony H400

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX300M versus Sony H400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX300M (20MP) and the H400 (20MP) is very well matched but the NX300M (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The NX300M was revealed 13 months before the H400 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX300M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX300M grades versus the H400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX300M and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX300M Gallery and Sony H400 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX300M has got exterior measurements of 122mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.8" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony H400 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the NX300M versus the H400.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX300M and H400 is 86 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX300M and H400.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The NX300M has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older NX300M is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.