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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
90
Imaging
61
Features
57
Overall
59
Samsung NX200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Samsung NX100
  • Replacement is Samsung NX210
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the NX200 (20MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable but the NX200 (APS-C) and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The NX200 was announced around the same time to the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the NX200 scores versus the HX10V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Sony HX10V

 NX200 HX10V 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Samsung NX200

 HX10V NX200 
Display resolution922k614kClearer display (+308k dot)

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Sony HX10V

 NX200 HX10V 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX200 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the NX200 versus the HX10V.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and HX10V is 90 and 91 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the NX200 and HX10V.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NX200 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung NX200 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively.

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Street photography camera
73
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
55
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX200 Travel photography info
Sony HX10V Travel photography info
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Sony HX10V
 Samsung NX200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung NX200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-28 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 15 9
Lens
Lens support Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 614k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Active Matrix OLED screen XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 320 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BC1030 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $818 $616