Clicky

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52
Samsung NX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Samsung NX10
(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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Replacement is Samsung NX11
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Successor is Sony HX300
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX10 (15MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is relatively close but the NX10 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The NX10 was introduced 3 years before the HX200V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the NX10 matches up versus the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony HX200V

 NX10 HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung NX10

 HX200V NX10 
LaunchedMay 2012April 2010Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k614kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX200V

 NX10 HX200V 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX10 comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX10 versus the HX200V.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX10 and HX200V is 80 and 66 respectively.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX10 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The NX10 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will result in more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged NX10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX10 Portrait photography details
Sony HX200V Portrait photography details
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
45
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Samsung NX10 Street photography factors
Sony HX200V Street photography factors
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (499g)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Samsung NX10 Sports photography info
Sony HX200V Sports photography info
52
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (400 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
56
long zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (450 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Samsung NX10 Travel photography info
Sony HX200V Travel photography info
62
great battery power (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
57
great battery (450 shots)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (583g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX10
Landscape photography with Sony HX200V
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
50
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
great battery (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX10 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
24
provides face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (583 grams)
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX10 and Sony HX200V
 Samsung NX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-04-07 2012-05-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIM Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-810mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 614 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lbs) 583g (1.29 lbs)
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 photographs 450 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $626 $480