Samsung NX5 vs Sony HX400V

Lets look a little more closely at the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX400V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the NX5 (15MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the NX5 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX5 was introduced 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the NX5 matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX5 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX5 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX400V has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX5 versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX5 and the HX400V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX5 and HX400V is 80 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX5 and HX400V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX400V will give you extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged NX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.