Samsung NX500 vs Sony H400

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.