Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony HX7V

Below is a detailed assessment of the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX7V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Galaxy NX was unveiled 24 months later than the HX7V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the HX7V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung Galaxy NX and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy NX provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung Galaxy NX versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy NX versus the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and HX7V is 82 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy NX and HX7V.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Galaxy NX with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will give you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Galaxy NX provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.