Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX5

Below, we are comparing the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the NX1100 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX1100 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX1100 was revealed 2 years after the HX5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the NX1100 matches up vs the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX1100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX1100 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX1100 enjoys outer dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the NX1100 and the HX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX1100 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX1100 and HX5.

As you can see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NX1100 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Samsung NX1100 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern NX1100 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.