Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Samsung NX Mount
- 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
- Introduced December 2010
- Earlier Model is Samsung NX10
- Replacement is Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Announced February 2012
- Updated by Sony HX20V

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung NX11 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is fairly similar but the NX11 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

The NX11 was launched 14 months before the HX10V making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the NX11 grades vs the HX10V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX11 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony HX10V
NX11 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung NX11
HX10V | NX11 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | December 2010 | Fresher by 14 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 614k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony HX10V
NX11 | HX10V | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung NX11 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung NX11 versus Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the NX11 compared to the HX10V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the NX11 and HX10V is 80 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and HX10V.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX10V will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NX11 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung NX11 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-12-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DRIM Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Samsung NX | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 32 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Active Matrix OLED screen | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 11.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 499 grams (1.10 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 320 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP1130 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $626 | $616 |