Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX5

On this page, we will be looking at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") boast different sensor sizes.

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The NX20 was revealed 23 months later than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the NX20 scores against the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Samsung NX20 Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX20 offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the NX20 against the HX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NX20 and HX5 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX20 and HX5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NX20 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will give more detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher NX20 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.