Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX50V

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX50V, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1 was brought out 17 months after the HX50V making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the NX1 grades versus the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX1 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung NX1 has outside dimensions 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Compare the Samsung NX1 vs Sony HX50V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX1 vs the HX50V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and HX50V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1 will give you extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer NX1 will have an edge in sensor tech.