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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
60
Overall
61
Samsung NX1100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs

Samsung NX1100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 114 x 63 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Older Model is Samsung NX1000
  • Later Model is Samsung NX2000
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony HX30V
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX1100 (20MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is fairly similar but the NX1100 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The NX1100 was introduced at a similar time to the HX50V which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the NX1100 grades versus the HX50V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1100 over the Sony HX50V

 NX1100 HX50V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Samsung NX1100

 HX50V NX1100 

Common features in the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX50V

 NX1100 HX50V 
RevealedApril 2013April 2013Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1100 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX50V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the NX1100 compared to the HX50V.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX1100 and HX50V is 90 and 89 respectively.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the NX1100 and HX50V.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The NX1100 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh simpler.

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Portrait photography information
Sony HX50V Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
50
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detection focusing
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others (222g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Sports photography factors
Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
56
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Travel photography details
Sony HX50V Travel photography details
68
lighter than others (222g)
good megapixels (20MP)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
71
good battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1100 Landscape photography features
Sony HX50V Landscape photography features
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery pack (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX1100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX50V as a Vlogging camera
34
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (222g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing external microphone support
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
slow max aperture (f3.5 )
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Samsung NX1100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1100 and Sony HX50V
 Samsung NX1100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX1100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-04-11 2013-04-24
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5184 x 2920
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 15 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5 - 6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222g (0.49 lb) 272g (0.60 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 63 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5") 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 852 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 400 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $439