Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX200V

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX200V, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The NX1 was brought out 2 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the NX1 grades versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1 enjoys outer measurements of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") along with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the NX1 versus the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the NX1 and HX200V is 66 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will resolve extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent NX1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.