Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX100V

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.