Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX5

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the NX1000 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX1000 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") have different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1000 was manufactured 23 months after the HX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX1000 grades vs the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX1000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1000 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1000 has outside measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the NX1000 compared to the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1000 and HX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX1000 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1000 will provide greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger NX1000 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.