Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX10V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX10V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is pretty close but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 16 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Galaxy NX scores versus the HX10V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy NX features external dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Galaxy NX and the HX10V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HX10V is 82 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and HX10V.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.