Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX5

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1 was unveiled 4 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX1 matches up vs the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1 comes with outside 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) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1 vs the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1 and HX5 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1 and HX5.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The NX1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail having an extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.