Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX100V

Lets look more closely at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close but the NX100 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The NX100 was launched 13 months earlier than the HX100V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the NX100 matches up vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 comes with physical dimensions of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the NX100 compared to the HX100V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX100 and HX100V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the NX100 and HX100V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX100V will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged NX100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.