Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced April 2010
- New Model is Samsung NX11
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Launched October 2011
- Refreshed by Sony HX200V

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NX10 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The NX10 was revealed 18 months before the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the NX10 grades against the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony HX100V
NX10 | HX100V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Samsung NX10
HX100V | NX10 | |||
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Launched | October 2011 | ![]() | April 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 614k | Clearer display (+307k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX100V
NX10 | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX10 enjoys external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX10 and the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX10 and HX100V is 80 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX10 and HX100V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The NX10 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX100V will resolve more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older NX10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-07 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.6 |
Amount of lenses | 32 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 614 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) | 577 gr (1.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $626 | $429 |