Samsung NX11 vs Sony HX20V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Samsung NX11 and Sony HX20V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close but the NX11 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX11 was unveiled 19 months earlier than the HX20V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the NX11 matches up against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX11 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX11 features outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX11 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX11 against the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and HX20V is 80 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX11 and HX20V.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX11 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX20V will render greater detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older NX11 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.