Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX20V

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX1 versus Sony HX20V, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX20V (18MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was introduced 2 years after the HX20V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the NX1 matches up versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony HX20V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 enjoys external measurements 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 HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX1 compared to the HX20V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and HX20V is 66 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and HX20V.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern NX1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.