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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
60
Overall
60
Samsung NX1000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung NX1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • New Model is Samsung NX1100
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX1000 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the NX1000 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The NX1000 was introduced 12 months prior to the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX1000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NX1000 matches up vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1000 over the Sony HX50V

 NX1000 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung NX1000

 HX50V NX1000 
ReleasedApril 2013April 2012More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX50V

 NX1000 HX50V 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX1000 has external dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the NX1000 and the HX50V.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1000 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The visual underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1000 and HX50V.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The NX1000 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The older NX1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
50
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung NX1000
Street photography with Sony HX50V
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (222g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Sports photography advice
Sony HX50V Sports photography advice
55
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (222 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (272 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
great battery power (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1000 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (222g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (272 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1000 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung NX1000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-19 2013-04-24
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 gr (0.49 pounds) 272 gr (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 840 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 400 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $388 $439