Samsung NX200 vs Sony HX5

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and HX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.

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The NX200 was announced 21 months later than the HX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the NX200 scores versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung NX200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX200 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Samsung NX200 versus Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the NX200 and the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and HX5 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the NX200 and HX5.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX200 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung NX200 will render more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher NX200 provides an edge in sensor innovation.