Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX1

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") have different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was released 4 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the HX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung Galaxy NX features outside dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Galaxy NX against the HX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HX1 is 82 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy NX and HX1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides a benefit in sensor innovation.