Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are matching up the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was released 5 months after the HX100V which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the NX200 scores vs the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung NX200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung NX200 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Check the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX100V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the NX200 vs the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and HX100V is 90 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and HX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The NX200 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively.