Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V
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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 28MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase 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
- Succeeded the Samsung NX300
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony HX300

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Overview
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.

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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Sony HX400V
NX500 | HX400V | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More recent by 12 months |
Display resolution | 1036k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+115k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Samsung NX500
HX400V | NX500 |
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Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Sony HX400V
NX500 | HX400V | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
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.

Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX500 vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX500 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2014-02-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIMe 5 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 28MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6480 x 4320 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 209 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash settings | Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 287 grams (0.63 pounds) | 660 grams (1.46 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 87 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.9 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1379 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 300 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 - 30 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $800 | $448 |