Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX1

In this article, we will be contrasting the Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX11 (15MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the NX11 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The NX11 was unveiled 21 months after the HX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the NX11 grades vs the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has sizing of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX11 and the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX11 and HX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and HX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX11 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher NX11 will have a benefit in sensor tech.