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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V

Portability
82
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Announced October 2011
  • Replacement is Sony HX200V
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX100V

 Galaxy NX HX100V 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2011More recent by 21 months
Display size4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung Galaxy NX

 HX100V Galaxy NX 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX100V

 Galaxy NX HX100V 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V size comparison

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

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography details
Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
39
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography highlights
Sony HX100V Street photography highlights
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (577 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
good MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography details
Sony HX100V Travel photography details
68
good battery life (440 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (495g)
display is not selfie friendly
54
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (577 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Landscape photography features
Sony HX100V Landscape photography features
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
bigger than average screen (4.8 inches)
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
47
manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy NX Vlogging highlights
Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
34
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (495g)
25
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic port
heavier than competition (577g)
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX100V
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-06-20 2011-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DRIMe IV BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Total lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 4.8" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology HD TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,300 $429