Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX50V

Below is a extended review of the Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX mini (20.5MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX mini (1") and HX50V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX mini was introduced 11 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the NX mini scores against the HX50V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX mini and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX mini comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX mini vs Sony HX50V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX mini compared to the HX50V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX mini and HX50V is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX mini and HX50V.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX mini having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX mini will deliver more detail using its extra 0.5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent NX mini will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.