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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V

Portability
82 Imaging
62 Features
76 Overall
67
Samsung Galaxy NX front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
49

Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy NX
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 495g - 137 x 101 x 26mm
  • Announced June 2013
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX50V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Galaxy NX was revealed 2 months after the HX50V so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Galaxy NX scores against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy NX over the Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 Galaxy NX HX50V 
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung Galaxy NX

		

		

			
 HX50V Galaxy NX 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX50V

		

		

			
 Galaxy NX HX50V 
ReleasedJune 2013April 2013Same generation
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX offers outer measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX50V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX and the HX50V.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HX50V is 82 and 89 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy NX and HX50V.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The Galaxy NX offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier.
	
			Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Samsung Galaxy NX Portrait photography highlights
Sony HX50V Portrait photography highlights
77
 manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
50
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Samsung Galaxy NX Street photography advice
Sony HX50V Street photography advice
68
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (495g)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (272 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Samsung Galaxy NX Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
72
 high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great battery pack (440 per charge)
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery power (400 shots)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Samsung Galaxy NX Travel photography highlights
Sony HX50V Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery pack (440 CIPA)
 includes touch to focus
 good MP (20MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (495g)
 display is not selfie friendly
71
 great battery power (400 CIPA)
 lighter than others (272g)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Samsung Galaxy NX as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX50V as a Landscape photography camera
73
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
 big screen (4.8 inches)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (440 CIPA)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
53
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 great battery power (400 per charge)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy NX
Vlogging with Sony HX50V
34
 touch screen
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic support
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (495 grams)
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (272 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX50V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony HX50V
 Samsung Galaxy NXSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy NX Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-20 2013-04-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DRIMe IV -
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 area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology HD TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 495 grams (1.09 pounds) 272 grams (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 137 x 101 x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,300 $439