Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX100V
Galaxy NX | HX100V | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | ![]() | October 2011 | More recent by 21 months |
Display size | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung Galaxy NX
HX100V | Galaxy NX | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX100V
Galaxy NX | HX100V | |||
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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).
Check out the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX100V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy NX | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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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 |