Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX100V

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The NX1000 was unveiled 7 months later than the HX100V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the NX1000 matches up versus the HX100V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1000 has external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the NX1000 against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX1000 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and HX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX1000 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung NX1000 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer NX1000 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.