Samsung NX1000 vs Sony HX50V

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung NX1000 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.

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.

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

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.