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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
50
Overall
52
Samsung NX11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung NX11
(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
Sony HX10V
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung NX11 over the Sony HX10V

 NX11 HX10V 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung NX11

 HX10V NX11 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012December 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display resolution922k614kCrisper display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX11 and Sony HX10V

 NX11 HX10V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

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

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX11 Portrait photography factors
Sony HX10V Portrait photography factors
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
37
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX11 Street photography info
Sony HX10V Street photography info
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (499g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (234g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX11 Sports photography info
Sony HX10V Sports photography info
52
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX11 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
good resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
69
lighter than others (234 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX11
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
68
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse function
45
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX11 Vlogging factors
Sony HX10V Vlogging factors
24
features face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
34
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX11 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung NX11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
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