Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Revealed February 2014

Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Overview
Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and H400 (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The NX500 was revealed 12 months later than the H400 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX500 grades versus the H400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony H400
NX500 | H400 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+576k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung NX500
H400 | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony H400
NX500 | H400 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX500 has outside measurements of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 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).
Take a look at the Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the NX500 and the H400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and H400 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX500 and H400.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The NX500 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX500 will provide greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger NX500 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIMe 5 | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 28MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-1550mm (62.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.4-6.5 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | 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 | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1280 X 720 |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) | 628 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | 300 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP1130 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $800 | $268 |