Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V

Below is a thorough analysis of the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX400V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX500 was announced 12 months later than the HX400V and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX500 matches up against the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX500 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX500 features outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX400V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the NX500 and the HX400V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and HX400V is 87 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX500 and HX400V.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX500 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX500 will result in extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer NX500 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.