Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Refreshed by Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 544g - 115 x 83 x 92mm
- Introduced April 2009
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1 Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Samsung NX10 versus Sony HX1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the NX10 (15MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX10 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe NX10 was manufactured 12 months after the HX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the NX10 scores versus the HX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony HX1
NX10 | HX1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | April 2009 | Newer by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 230k | Clearer display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony HX1 over the Samsung NX10
HX1 | NX10 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX1
NX10 | HX1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX10 provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).
Compare the Samsung NX10 versus Sony HX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the NX10 vs the HX1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and HX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX10 and HX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX10 will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer NX10 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX1 Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-07 | 2009-04-22 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 3456 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-560mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 614 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 9.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499g (1.10 lbs) | 544g (1.20 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 115 x 83 x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 572 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $626 | $47,999 |