Samsung NX1 vs Sony H50

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony H50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and H50 (9MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and H50 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was brought out 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the NX1 grades vs the H50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outside dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1 compared to the H50.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1 and H50.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung NX1 will offer you more detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.