Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX20V

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX20V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is very similar but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was launched 12 months after the HX20V so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Galaxy NX grades against the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy NX & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers physical 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) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Galaxy NX against the HX20V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy NX and HX20V is 82 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and HX20V.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Galaxy NX provides an edge in sensor technology.