Samsung NX20 vs Sony HX7V

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX7V, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the NX20 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the NX20 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The NX20 was announced 10 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the NX20 scores versus the HX7V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are available at Samsung NX20 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung NX20 provides external measurements of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX20 versus Sony HX7V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the NX20 vs the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX20 and HX7V is 83 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX20 and HX7V.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX20 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent NX20 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.