Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX10V

Below, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX10V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX10 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The NX10 was announced 23 months prior to the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the NX10 grades versus the HX10V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX10 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 has physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the NX10 against the HX10V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX10 and HX10V is 80 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the NX10 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX10 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will produce extra detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older NX10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.