Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX20V

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX20V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively comparable but the NX1100 (APS-C) and HX20V (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was brought out 9 months after the HX20V and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the NX1100 scores against the HX20V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX1100 features outside dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the NX1100 against the HX20V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and HX20V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1100 and HX20V.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1100 will provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.