Samsung NX100 vs Sony HX200V

Here, we are analyzing the Samsung NX100 and Sony HX200V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX100 (15MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is very well matched but the NX100 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX100 was brought out 20 months earlier than the HX200V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the NX100 matches up versus the HX200V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung NX100 Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX100 offers outer measurements of 120mm x 71mm x 35mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX100 and Sony HX200V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the NX100 against the HX200V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX100 and HX200V is 88 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX100 and HX200V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX100 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX200V will resolve extra detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older NX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.