Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V

Below is a thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX100V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 21 months later than the HX100V making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Galaxy NX grades against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Galaxy NX against the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Galaxy NX and HX100V is 82 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and HX100V.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.