Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V
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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V 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
- Launched April 2010
- Replacement is Samsung NX11
(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 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.

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.

Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX10 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX10 over the Sony HX200V
NX10 | HX200V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Samsung NX10
HX200V | NX10 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | April 2010 | Newer by 25 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX10 and Sony HX200V
NX10 | HX200V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Samsung NX10 vs Sony HX200V Specifications
Samsung NX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V | |
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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 |